b. Clearing of roads at end of sections. c.
Following the‘ Country Code’ adding that that failure to observe the Code may lead to disciplinary action.
2.10. * The Organisers may establish a check at any point to observe maintenance of a set speed time schedule or route provided the intention to do so is stated in the Official Documents and Competitors are given information to enable them to comply.
2.11. Official Documents and Final Instructions to Competitors in Events using Footpaths, Bridleways and Restricted Byways should include the following statement:
“ This Event is routed along and / or across public rights of way. Competitors must exercise caution and reduce their speed accordingly near other path users. Be especially careful near horses. Slow down, stop and switch off your engine if necessary.”
2.12. The Specific Regulations should clearly state if the Public Highway is to be used. Any part of an Event that takes place on the Public Highway must comply with the Motor Vehicles( Competitions and Trials) Regulations and will require public relations work to be undertaken as specified in Art. 2.12.1, 2.12.2 and App 7 Chart 2.
2.12.1 Public Relations work must be undertaken by Organisers on all Events using the Public Highway in accordance with the current legislation and as follows:
a.
Consult with the Route Liaison Officers before starting PR work. If the RLO requires additional PR work in sensitive areas this must be undertaken.
b. Be diplomatic positive and clear about the legal aspects of route authorisation. c. If the Event is run in England or Wales do not intimate that it is authorised by the Police. d.
Avoid asking for‘ authorisation’ or‘ permission’ from house-holders – it invites unnecessary difficulties.
e. All PR work must be by responsible members of the Organising Club or of a Local Club. f.
g.
The work should be completed to allow enough time to undertake a re-route should this prove necessary.
All PR letters must be checked by the RLO and must indicate who is the Organiser( with a contact address including email and phone number) the date of the Event in which direction it is travelling and the approximate time of passing.
h. Special consideration should be given to householders with pets or livestock.
2.12.2 Where an Organiser is intending to publish a guide to the route or specific locations for spectators to see the Event ensure that:
a.
Householders within 500m of any specifically advised location have been effectively PR’ d without difficulty and these areas are marshalled.
b. The information issued contains warnings of locations that spectators must avoid( blackspots, sensitive areas etc). c.
d.
Ensure that each PR crew prepares reports on each visit and these are available to the Clerk of the Course and the Stewards on the day of the Event and to the RLO on request.
Special note must be made about problem areas for the benefit of future Events and these reports must be passed on to RLOs.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
Chapter 17 Appendix 1- Organisers Regulations 607