TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
THE JERSEY MOTOR CYCLE AND LIGHT CAR CLUB’S EVENT
APPLICATION 2007
Purpose of the Report
To obtain Ministerial Decision regarding approval of the Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club’s (JMC&LCC) proposed road and beach racing events during 2007
Background
Following the introduction of the ‘States of Jersey (Transfer of Functions No. 1) (Home Affairs to Transport and Technical Services) (Jersey) Regulations 2006’ these events are now enabled by Order of the Transport and Technical Services Minister under Article 2 of the “Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946”.
Discussion
The proposed Hill Climb and Sprint event timings for this year’s fixtures are similar to last year (See attached schedule), with:
Three ‘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.
As usual the Promoter has applied to hold events on the beaches at West Park, Millbrook and St. Ouens (Le Braye). However their intention is to hold fewer events this year, with at total of nine events as apposed to the fourteen held last year.
As per the requirements of the Law, Economic Development (Jersey Tourism) has been consulted regarding the proposed beach racing events. In addition the Promoter has gained Parishes approval for all of its events and consulted affected residents and businesses.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the Road Racing (Hill Climbs and Sprints) (Jersey) Order 2007 and Sand Racing (Jersey) Order 2007 as prepared.
Reason(s) for Decision
To allow the Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car Club to hold their events as requested.
Action Required
To send the hard copy of the Order to the Publications Editor at the States Greffe as soon as it has been signed.
Written by: | Carl Dodd, Streetworks Manager – Traffic & Infrastructure |
Approved by: | Chis Sampson, Director – Municipal Services |
Schedule of Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club Events 2007
Five Mile Road Sprints (Between 10am to 6pm)
Saturday 31st March
Saturday 30th June
Saturday 22nd September
Bouley Bay Hill Climb (Between 8am and 6.30pm)
Monday 9th April – Easter Monday
Wednesday 9th May – Liberation Day
Thursday 19th July – National Racing Event
Monday 27th August – Summer Bank Holiday
Millbrook Sand Racing
Saturday 19th May 1.30pm to 7pm
Saturday 16th June 12.30pm to 6pm
Friday 6th July 4pm to 11pm
Saturday 11th August 10.30am to 4pm
St Ouen’s Bay Sand Racing
Saturday 28th April 9.30am to 3pm
Saturday 14th July 10.30am to 5pm
Saturday 28th July 10.30am to 4pm
Saturday 1st September 2.30pm to 8pm
West Park Sand Racing
Saturday 2nd June 12.30pm to 6pm