TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
THE JERSEY MOTOR CYCLE AND LIGHT CAR CLUB’S APPLICATION TO
HOLD THE ‘L’ETACQ ATTACK MINI RALLY’ 2009
Purpose of the Report
To accompany the signature copy of the ‘Road Racing (Motor Vehicle Rally) (Jersey) Order 2009’ enabling road closures and traffic restrictions for the purpose of holding the ‘L’Etacq Attack Mini Rally’ on Saturday 12th September 2009.
Background
The Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club (the Promoter) has submitted details of its proposed route stages for a short rally (see attached Plan 1 & 2 of Stages). The event is enabled by Order of the Transport and Technical Services Minister under Article 2 of the “Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946”.
The Promoter has consulted with the Connétable of St Ouen (who has endorsed the event) and other stakeholders directly affected by the road closures. They have also supplied proof of Public Liability Insurance.
Discussion
The Rally was first held in July 2008 and is made up of two stages, which take place concurrently within the L’Etacq area, starting at 9am and finishing around 4.15pm. The stages are:
Stage 1: From Le Havres Slipway (just north of Faulkner Fisheries) up ‘Le Mont du Vallet’ (L’Etacq Hill) and along ‘Route de Ouest’ and La Rue de la Mare passed ‘Les Landes’ common.
Stage 2: From Le Rue des Pres along La Verte Rue passed the old Milano Bar site.
Actual road closures will be between 8.30am and 4.30pm with the main impacts being:
- The closure of a section of the ‘main road’ coastal tourist route (i.e. the B55).
- The curtailment of the ‘Red Island Explorer’ bus service, which normally goes to Jersey Pearl via L’Etacq, but will instead go via La Route du Marais (Hydrangea Avenue).
- The curtailment of the No. 8 bus services, which normally goes to Grosnez and Les Landes, but will instead divert at St Georges Estate.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the ‘L’Etacq Attack Mini Rally’ and the preparation of an Order under Article 2 of the “Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946”.
Reason(s) for Decision
Further to MD-T-0072, 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: | Streetworks Manager |
Approved by: | Director, Municipal Services |
Attachments: Plan 1 & 2 of Stages