[visordown.com] - Changes to the road traffic act could see road racing return to mai

Ninjette Newsbot · February 27th, 2014, 09:50 AM

THE government is reviewing public road motorsport rules, which could see road racing return to mainland Great Britain.

A consultation on changing road closure orders could result in an amendment to the Road Traffic Act which would give local authorities the power to host motorsport events on closed public roads.

The Motorsport Association (MSA) has been pushing successive governments to allow local authorities to suspend the Road Traffic Act without having to resort to an Act of Parliament.

Stage rallies, sprints and hill climbs already take place across mainland Europe, in Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

Rob Jones of the MSA, said: “This is the news that British motor sport has been waiting for. It represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change the landscape of our sport, allowing local communities across the country to host motor sport events and enjoy all the excitement and economic benefit they bring,

“However to make that vision a reality, we need everybody involved with our sport – competitors and volunteers, clubs and organisers – to respond positively to the government consultation before the 10 April deadline.

“The government’s enthusiasm for motor sport, and its launch of a public consultation, reflects years of hard work behind the scenes. It’s now up to us all to grab this chance to take the closed road campaign a big step closer to the finish line.”

Find the proposal information here.

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Whiskey · March 8th, 2014, 07:28 AM

@akima @Kokosun @jack_bm @Joe UK @dooby

It might be worth putting your tuppence in

Kokosun · March 8th, 2014, 08:11 AM

Cool.

dooby · March 11th, 2014, 03:43 AM

As someone who spent last weekend rallying on closed roads, I support this :-)

I'll be sending a response in favour. Cheers, Pete

Kokosun · March 11th, 2014, 04:10 AM

I already did.

February 27th, 2014, 09:50 AM	#1
Ninjette Newsbot All the news that's fit to excerpt Name: newsie Location: who knows? Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): only digital replicas Posts: Too much.	[visordown.com] - Changes to the road traffic act could see road racing return to mai THE government is reviewing public road motorsport rules, which could see road racing return to mainland Great Britain. A consultation on changing road closure orders could result in an amendment to the Road Traffic Act which would give local authorities the power to host motorsport events on closed public roads. The Motorsport Association (MSA) has been pushing successive governments to allow local authorities to suspend the Road Traffic Act without having to resort to an Act of Parliament. Stage rallies, sprints and hill climbs already take place across mainland Europe, in Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Rob Jones of the MSA, said: “This is the news that British motor sport has been waiting for. It represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change the landscape of our sport, allowing local communities across the country to host motor sport events and enjoy all the excitement and economic benefit they bring, “However to make that vision a reality, we need everybody involved with our sport – competitors and volunteers, clubs and organisers – to respond positively to the government consultation before the 10 April deadline. “The government’s enthusiasm for motor sport, and its launch of a public consultation, reflects years of hard work behind the scenes. It’s now up to us all to grab this chance to take the closed road campaign a big step closer to the finish line.” Find the proposal information here. Click here for full story... __________________________________________________ I'm a bot. I don't need no stinkin' signature...

March 8th, 2014, 08:11 AM	#3
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March 8th, 2014, 07:28 AM	#2
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	@akima @Kokosun @jack_bm @Joe UK @dooby It might be worth putting your tuppence in

March 11th, 2014, 03:43 AM	#4
dooby ninjette.org member Name: Pete Location: UK Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): '11 250R SE (FI), '14 Daytona 675, '14 Sprint 1050 GT SE Posts: 121	As someone who spent last weekend rallying on closed roads, I support this :-) I'll be sending a response in favour. Cheers, Pete

March 11th, 2014, 04:10 AM	#5
Kokosun Are you sure about that? Name: That's "Sir" to you! Location: Chorleywood (Nr. London) Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-F16, Versys KLE650 CAF Posts: 418	I already did.