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(1)The Road Traffic Act 1988 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (5).
(2)For the italic cross-heading before section 12 substitute “Motor racing on public ways”.
(3)Before section 13 insert the italic cross-heading “Other motor events”.
(4)In section 193A (tramcars and trolley vehicles), after subsection (3) insert—
“(3A)Sections 12A to 12I do not apply to tramcars or to trolley vehicles.”
(5)In section 195 (provisions as to regulations), after subsection (5) insert—
“(6)This section does not apply in relation to regulations under section 12B(6), 12D(3)(c) or 12E(4) (provision as to which is made by section 12F) or regulations under section 12G or 12H(3), (4), (7) or (8) (provision as to which is made by section 12I).”
(6)The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument repeal any local Act passed before this Act which makes provision for authorising races or trials of speed between motor vehicles on highways in England and Wales (and, for this purpose, “highway” has the same meaning as in the Road Traffic Act 1988).
(7)Regulations under subsection (6) may include transitional, transitory or saving provision.
(8)Before making regulations under subsection (6), the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(9)A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (6) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(10)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations repeal any local Act passed before this Act which makes provision for authorising races or trials of speed between motor vehicles on public roads in Scotland (and, for this purpose, “public road” has the same meaning as in the Road Traffic Act 1988).
(11)Regulations under subsection (10) may include transitional, transitory or saving provision.
(12)Before making regulations under subsection (10), the Scottish Ministers must consult such persons as they consider appropriate.
(13)Regulations under subsection (10) are subject to the negative procedure.
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