Commentary on Sections Sections 73 to 75: Motor racing
345.These sections form a group relating to the holding of races and trials of speeds between motor vehicles on public ways.
346.Section 73 amends the Road Traffic Act 1988 (motor racing on public ways) to allow races and trials of speed to be held on public ways in Great Britain. Section 12(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 currently provides that it is an offence to promote or take part in a race or trial of speed between motor vehicles on a public way.
347.The section makes separate provision for England and Wales (by inserting new sections 12A to 12F in the Road Traffic Act 1988) and Scotland (by inserting new sections 12G to 12I in the Road Traffic Act 1988).