Motorsport on closed UK public roads took a step closer to reality after new Deregulation Bill was passed by the Government.
The bill, which achieved Royal Assent this week, contains the provision to run motor sport events on closed public roads without the requirement for the Road Traffic Act to be suspended by an Act of Parliament for each event. As a result, the costs and red tape involved in bringing motor sport to public roads have been reduced, something which regulatory body the Motor Sports Association (MSA) says will be of benefit to local communities.
Before events can be run on UK public roads parliament will still need to introduce legislation detailing the powers of the act, but with this week’s progress and with cross-party support for the measure it is understood this will follow after the General Election.
Rob Jones, MSA Chief Executive, said: "This landmark development is the result of a lot of hard work by a small handful of people behind the scenes, with vital backing from thousands of supporters within the British motor sport community.
"In particular we must recognise the invaluable contributions of both the Rt Hon Ken Clarke, the Minister responsible for driving the legislation, and Ben Wallace MP, who has relentlessly championed the cause of motor sport within Westminster these past five years and kept the pressure on his colleagues when necessary. I would also like to thank all those who have lent their backing, whether by responding to consultation, writing to their MP or simply by voicing their support."
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