Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946: Hill Climbs, Sprints and Beach Racing in 2015: Law drafting instructions

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A decision made 5 November 2014:

Decision Reference: MD-T-2014-0117
Decision Summary Title :	2015 Hill Climb, Sprints and Beach Racing Application: Part 1		Date of Decision Summary:	31 October 2014
Decision Summary Author:	Technical Assistant Traffic and Infrastructure		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	The Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club’s Application to hold Hill Climb, Sprints and Beach Racing Events in 2015		Date of Written Report:	31 October 2014
Written Report Author:	Technical Assistant Traffic and Infrastructure		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Hill Climb, Sprints and Beach Racing 2015
Decision(s): The Minister approved the preparation of an Order under Article 2 of the Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946 to enable the Hill Climbs, Sprints and Beach Racing in 2015.
Reason(s) for Decision: The Minister accepted that the proposed road closures and associated traffic management appeared both reasonable and justified.
Resource Implications: TTS Officer and Law Draftsman’s time
Action required: Technical Assistant to forward a copy of the Ministerial Decision along with an Instructing Memorandum and the Promoter’s Application to the Law Draftsman.
Signature:		Position:
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946: Hill Climbs, Sprints and Beach Racing in 2015: Law drafting instructions

TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

THE JERSEY MOTOR CYCLE AND LIGHT CAR CLUB’S APPLICATION TO

HOLD HILL CLIMB, SPRINTS AND BEACH RACING EVENTS IN 2015

Purpose of the Report

To obtain a Ministerial Decision regarding approval of the Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club’s (JMC&LCC) proposed road and beach racing events during 2015.

In addition, to enable an instruction to be sent to the Law Draftsman requesting preparation of an Order under Article 2 of the Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946.

Background

The Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club (the Promoter) has submitted details of its proposed road and beach racing events during 2015. The events are enabled by Order of the Transport and Technical Services Minister under Article 2 of the Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946.

Also as per the requirements of the Law, Economic Development (Jersey Tourism) has been consulted regarding proposed sand racing events. In addition, the Promoter has gained Parish approval for all of its events. They have also supplied proof of public liability Insurance.

Discussion

Hill Climb and Sprint: The proposed event timings for this year’s fixtures are similar in number to last year (see attached schedule), with:

Four ‘Five Mile Road Sprints’ requiring the closure of the road between 10am and 6pm, from the Car Park at La Pulente to the Car Park at Le Braye. The events will be held on Saturdays.

Four ‘Bouley Bay Hill Climbs’ requiring the closure of the hill between 8am and 6.30pm. These events generally fall on public holidays.

Sand Racing: As usual the Promoter has applied to hold events on the beaches at Millbrook, West Park and St Ouen (Le Braye). Their intention is to hold a total of eight sand racing events this year (a reduction on last year by 4), including three at West Park, with one finishing as late as 7.15pm.

Recommendation

The Minister is recommended to approve the racing schedule and the preparation of an Order under Article 2 of the Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946.

Reason(s) for Decision

The proposed road closures and associated traffic management are reasonable and justified.

Resource Implications

TTS Officer and Law Draftsman’s time.

Action Required

Technical Assistant to forward a copy of the Ministerial Decision along with an Instructing Memorandum and the Promoter’s Application to the Law Draftsman.

Written by:	Technical Assistant, Traffic and Infrastructure
Approved by:	Director, Engineering and Infrastructure
Attachments:	Racing Schedule 2015

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