We asked for your opinion on proposals to permit motorsports events, such as stage rallies, hill climbs and trials of speed, on closed public roads in certain circumstances. We sought your views on a proposed two stage regulatory process whereby an event organiser would be required to seek a motorsports permit from the relevant Motorsports Governing Body and then a Motorsports Order from the relevant Local Roads Authority.

We received a total of 3,788 responses to the public consultation. There was clear support for the introduction of a two stage application process with 98% of respondents in support of that proposal. There was also clear support (99%) for the proposals to give powers to Local Roads Authorities to close public roads for motorsports events in line with the powers they already have for other events.

We have published non-confidential responses to the consultation and an analysis of the consultation responses (link below). Preparations are now underway for new regulations and the feedback received from this consultation will help shape that process.

The full analysis report can be found here.