Road closures: Abbeylands

Summary

The request sought dates and Road Closure Orders for Abbeylands crossroads closures due to rally events between August 2016 and September 2018. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed all requested information, providing the full text of the Rally IOM Road Races Order 2016.

Key Facts

• The request covered the period from 31 August 2016 to 1 September 2018.
• The authority responded with 63 pages across 2 documents.
• The outcome was 'All information sent' on 17 September 2018.
• The response included the 'Rally IOM Road Races Order 2016' (SD No.2016/0261).
• The Order authorizes the promoter, Rally Isle of Man Limited, to use specified roads for motor car races.

Data Disclosed

• 31 August 2016
• 1 September 2018
• 2018-09-10
• 2018-09-17
• 63
• 2
• SD No.2016/0261
• 14 September 2016
• 15 September 2016
• 90mph

Original Request

The dates upon which Abbeylands crossroads has been closed for rally events from 31 August 2016 to 1 September 2018 together with reference to the Road Closure Orders made in respect of them.

Data Tables (4)

Full Response Text

APPENDIX 1 Rally IOM Road Races Order 2016 Index

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c RALLY IOM ROAD RACES ORDER 2016 Index Article Page 1 Title ................................................................................................................................... 3 2 Commencement .............................................................................................................. 3 3 Interpretation ................................................................................................................... 3 4 Authorisation for use of race area for motor races .................................................... 4 5 Suspension of right of way etc. ..................................................................................... 4 6 Regulation of traffic on side roads ............................................................................... 4 7 Exemptions from articles 5 and 6 ................................................................................. 4 8 Temporary opening of the race area ............................................................................ 5 9 Prohibited areas .............................................................................................................. 5 10 Restricted areas ............................................................................................................... 6 11 Publicity for cancellation etc ......................................................................................... 6 12 Notification of end of closure ........................................................................................ 6 13 Erection of signage ......................................................................................................... 6 14 Insurance .......................................................................................................................... 7 SCHEDULE 1 9 RACE AREA 9 SCHEDULE 2 13 PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED AREAS 13

Rally IOM Road Races Order 2016 Article 1

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Statutory Document No. 2016/0261 c Road Races Act 1982 RALLY IOM ROAD RACES ORDER 2016 Made: 14 September 2016 Coming into Operation: 15 September 2016 The Department of Infrastructure makes the following Order under sections 1 and 2 of the Road Races Act 1982. 1 Title This Order is the Rally IOM Road Races Order 2016. 2 Commencement This Order comes into operation on 15 September 2016. 3 Interpretation In this Order— “Clerk of the Course” includes, in the absence of the Clerk of the Course, any Deputy Clerk of the Course appointed by the promoter; “closure period” means any period during which an authorisation under article 4 is in force in relation to the race area or any part of the race area; "competing vehicle" means the motor cars participating in the Rally IOM event, authorised by this order; “motor car” has the meaning given by section 65 of the Road Traffic Act 1985; “pedestrian” includes wheelchair users and any persons using another mobility aid other than a bicycle or motor vehicle; “prohibited area” means the areas listed in Schedule 2 that are not restricted areas; “promoter” means Rally Isle of Man Limited; “race area” means the roads specified in Schedule 1 and includes all footways and roadside grass verges except where specifically excluded; all areas inside or on bus shelters; all areas in front of any road closing barrier or rope and any roadside gateway, lay-by or parking area; Article 4 Rally IOM Road Races Order 2016

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“restricted area” means the areas and property areas listed in Schedule 2 that are indicated as being restricted; “senior police officer” means a member of the Isle of Man Constabulary— (a) of the rank of sergeant or above; and (b) authorised by the Chief Constable to act as senior police officer for the purposes of this Order; “side road” means any part of a road that leads onto a race area;
“signage” includes any barrier, tape, sign, markings or structure which indicate restricted access to a race area, a side road or a prohibited or a restricted area. 4 Authorisation for use of race area for motor races (1) The promoter is authorised to use such parts of the roads listed in column 1 of the table in Schedule 1 for motor car races on the days and times specified in column 2 of that table. (2) The Clerk of the Course may for any reason, cancel, suspend or annul such a race, or any part of a race. (3) The Clerk of the Course must suspend any racing if required to do so by the Department. (4) If the Clerk of the Course cancels, suspends or annuls a race or part of a race under paragraph (2) or (3) he or she must notify the senior police officer. (5) Any motor vehicle, whilst travelling on closed roads, must not exceed a speed of 90mph except for competing vehicles and emergency service vehicles. 5 Suspension of right of way etc. Subject to articles 7 and 8, during any closure period in relation to any part of the race area, the right of way over it is suspended and accordingly, no traffic may enter or remain on it. 6 Regulation of traffic on side roads Subject to articles 7 and 8, during any closure period, a person must not enter or remain, or cause or permit any vehicle or animal to enter or remain on a side road that is marked with signage without the permission of a constable or marshal. 7 Exemptions from articles 5 and 6 (1) Articles 5 and 6 do not apply to the following persons— (a) the Clerk of the Course; Rally IOM Road Races Order 2016 Article 8

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(b) persons appointed by the promoter as officials for the purpose of the race in question and bearing an official badge, armlet or tabard issued by the promoter; (c) persons approved by the Clerk of the Course; (d) constables, fire officers and medical persons, highway maintenance and recovery persons; (e) persons lawfully taking part in the race in question and any person authorised by the promoter to assist those persons; and (f) media representatives and photographers approved by the promoter and bearing an official badge, armlet or tabard issued by the promoter. (2) Articles 5 and 6 do not apply to the competing vehicles and any vehicle approved by the Clerk of the Course. 8 Temporary opening of the race area (1) This article has effect despite anything in articles 4 to 6. (2) If any race is temporarily postponed or suspended during a closure period, the Clerk of the Course may authorise traffic, in accordance with the directions of a constable or marshal, to cross or proceed along such part of the race area, and at such times, as he or she may specify. (3) In any interval during the times specified for racing, the Clerk of the Course may authorise pedestrians, in accordance with the directions of a constable or marshal to cross or proceed along the race area at such places, and at such times, as he or she may specify. (4) Nothing in paragraph (2) permits vehicles to proceed in the reverse direction of the race, except with the express authorisation of the Clerk of the Course. (5) A person must not, during a closure period, drive any vehicle or cause or permit any vehicle to be driven on any part of the race area, which is the subject of any authorisation under paragraph (2), otherwise than pursuant to that authorisation and in accordance with the directions of a constable or marshal. 9 Prohibited areas (1) No person or vehicle may, during a closure period, enter or remain on a prohibited area, except to go to the aid of a person or to prevent further danger or risk to the competitors or any other person. (2) The extent of the prohibited area must be clearly marked and indicated by signs bearing the words “Prohibited Area”. Article 10 Rally IOM Road Races Order 2016

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10 Restricted areas (1) During a closure period no person or vehicle may enter or remain on a restricted area. (2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to— (a) race officials, marshals or police officers in the course of their duty; or (b) photographers, television crew or other persons or vehicles approved by the Clerk of the Course. (3) The extent of the restricted area must be clearly marked and indicated by signs bearing the words “Restricted Area”. 11 Publicity for cancellation etc If the Clerk of the Course cancels or suspends the race or a part of the race under article 4, he or she must take such measures (if any) as he or she considers appropriate to inform the public of the effect of it. 12 Notification of end of closure (1) At the end of each closure for which an authorisation under article 4 is in force— (a) the Clerk of the Course; or (b) senior police officer, after consulting the Clerk of the Course, must arrange for one or more motor vehicles, marked in accordance with paragraph (2), to travel the race area. (2) As respects any part of the race area, a closure period will be treated as completed for the purposes of this Order when an official motor vehicle, displaying in a prominent position, a notice with the words “Roads Open”, has passed along that part of the race area. (3) Any official motor vehicle referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) above, displaying the words “Roads Open” must not exceed a speed in accordance with article 4(5). 13 Erection of signage (1) The Clerk of the Course must ensure that barriers, diversion signs and closure signs are erected and maintained on all side roads immediately before, or as soon as possible after, the beginning of every closure period, and in any event before the relevant part of the race area is used for a race. (2) The Clerk of the Course must ensure that all signs required by paragraph (1) are plainly visible to approaching traffic. Rally IOM Road Races Order 2016 Article 14

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(3) The Clerk of the Course must ensure that all prohibited and restricted areas are adequately marked and delineated. (4) The barriers and signage referred to in paragraph (1) must consist of— (a) structures and signage approved by the Department; or (b) if the Department so directs for any particular location, a banner stating “Road Closed” in red letters on a white background, and suspended from a tape, rope or structure. (5) The closure signs referred to in paragraph (1) shall be of the size, colour and type shown in diagram 7010.1 (warning, informatory and regulatory) in schedule 12 of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002. (6) The Clerk of the Course must ensure that the barriers, diversion signs and closure signs referred to in paragraph (1) are removed at the end of every closure period. 14 Insurance The promoter must secure insurances and indemnities against death, injury or damage to persons or damage to property arising out of the conduct of the races or arrangements incidental to them of at least sixty five million pounds (£65,000,000).

Signed by authority of the Minister for Infrastructure MADE 14 SEPTEMBER 2016 J F ROBINSON Director of Highway Services

Rally IOM Road Races Order 2016 SCHEDULE 1

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SCHEDULE 1 RACE AREA (Article 4) 1 ROADS 2 DATES AND TIMES South Barrule, Patrick (Shakedown Stage)  A36 Sloc and Shoulder Road from the property known as Watertrough Cottage to the C17 Slieau Whallian Road.  C17 Slieau Whallian Road from the Sloc and Shoulder Road to the D49 Doarlish Ard Road.

11.00 am – 2.00 pm Thursday 15 September 2016 Harris and Central Promenade, Douglas (Stage 1)  Loch Promenade, Douglas from Senna Slip to Greensills Corner (excluding the footway on the corner of Loch Promenade and Church Road).  Harris Promenade and Central Promenade, Douglas from Greensills Corner to the southern entrance to Esplanade Lane (excluding the footway on the corner of Harris Promenade and Church Road and excluding the area of footway behind the concrete pillars between the Gaiety Theatre and the end of the Villa Marina Gardens as indicated by barriers).  Broadway from Harris Promenade up to but not including the entrance to the Villa Marina car park (excluding the footway on the corner of Broadway and Castle Mona Avenue).

6.05 pm – 11.35 pm Thursday 15 September 2016 Tholt y Will and Sulby Claddaghs (Stages 2 and 15)  A14 Sulby Glen Road from the Millenium Way footpath to the B8 Sulby Claddagh Road.  B8 Sulby Claddagh Road from the corner of the Sulby Glen Road to the northern end of the Sulby Claddaghs.

7.15 pm – 00.15 am Thursday 15 September 2016 And
8.35 am – 1.35 pm Saturday
17 September 2016 St Judes, Jurby East, West Craig (Stages 3 and 6)  D8 Pond (Ballachurry) Road the whole of the road.  A17 Sulby Bridge Road from the A13 Ramsey to Cronk Road at St Judes to the B3 Jurby East Road.
 B3 Jurby East Road from the Sulby Bridge Road to the C7 Rhendhoo Road.
 C7 Rhendhoo Road from the Jurby East Road to the A13 Ramsey to Cronk Road.
 A13 Ramsey to Cronk Road (north) from the Rhendhoo Road to the D7 West Craig Loop Road.
 D7 West Craig Loop Road the whole of the road.  A13 Ramsey to Cronk Road from the West Craig Loop Road to the D8 Pond (Ballachurry) Road through St Judes.

7.35 pm – 00.35 am Thursday 15 September 2016 And 11.35 am – 4.35 pm Friday 16 September 2016 SCHEDULE 1 Rally IOM Road Races Order 2016

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Lingague, Sloc, Round Table, Dalby (Stages 4 and 12)  A36 Sloc and Shoulder Road from the northern entrance to Scard to the A27 Dalby Road at the Round Table.  A27 Dalby Road from the Sloc and Shoulder Road to the D60 Dalby Lhag Road including all the roads in the triangle at Eary Cushlin Road.

8.55 am – 1.55 pm And
6.40 pm – 11.40 pm Friday
16 September 2016 St Marks and Mount Murray (Stages 5 and 19)  A34 Phildraw Road from the A3 Castletown to Ramsey Road to the B29 Ballacharry Road.  B29 Ballacharry Road from the A34 Phildraw Road to the B30 Ballamodha (Bayrruyr) Road.  B30 Ballamodha (Bayrruyr) Road from the Ballacharry Road at the property The Gate to the A26 Glen Vine to Ballasalla Road at St Marks.  A26 Glen Vine to Ballasalla Road from the link road to the B35 Garth Road at St Marks.  B35 Garth Road at St Marks from the Glen Vine to Ballasalla Road to the A24 Foxdale to Kewaigue Hill Road.  A24 Foxdale to Kewaigue Hill Road from the Garth Road (crossroads)to the B32 Lhergy Cripperty Road crossing the A26 at Braaid roundabout.  B32 Lhergy Cripperty Road from the Foxdale to Kewaigue Hill Road to the driveway of the first house going in to Union Mills, 600 metres from the junction with the A1 Douglas to Peel Road.  B37 Clana Road from the A24 Foxdale to Kewai

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