TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
THE JERSEY KART AND MOTOR CLUB’S APPLICATION TO HOLD KART
RACING AT SOREL POINT IN 2014
Purpose of the Report
To accompany the signature copy of the Road Racing (Karts) (Jersey) Order 2014 enabling the closure of the Sorel Point Loop Road (St. John) and the holding of kart racing events (including: practices) during 2014.
Background
The Jersey Kart & Motor Club (the Promoter) has submitted details of its proposed kart racing schedule for 2014. The races are enabled by Order of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services under Article 2 of the Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946.
The Promoter has gained the support of the Parish of St John for the races. They have also supplied proof of Public Liability Insurance.
Discussion
Further to MD-T-2014-0004 the Promoter, after consultation with the Connétable of St John, asked for a minor change to the event schedule for 2014. TTS officers deemed that the changes were minor, and as such have included the changes into the Road Racing (Karts) (Jersey) Order 2014.
The Club is proposing to hold twelve single day & two, two day racing events this year, between 22 March and 21 September (see attached schedule), similar to previous years. The Club has also requested three ‘alternative’ race dates to be used in the event that the championship season overruns due to bad weather cancellations. This means that the last possible race date is Sunday 26 October.
The Club has requested road closure times between 8am and 6pm on race days, although actual racing will not start until 10am, with it finishing at approximately 5pm. This is the closure duration which was granted last year.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to make the Road Racing (Karts) (Jersey) Order 2014 as prepared.
Reason(s) for Decision
Further to MD-T-2014-0004, enabling preparation of the Order and following statutory consultations, the proposed road closures and associated traffic management are reasonable and justified.
Resource Implications
None
Action Required
To notify the Greffier of the States and the Law Draftsman that the Order has been made and forward the signed and sealed Order to the Publications Editor, States Greffe, for notification to the States.
Written by: | Technical Assistant, Traffic and Infrastructure |
Approved by: | Director, Engineering and Infrastructure |
Attachments | Kart Racing Schedule 2014 |