{"id":"nsw:sl-2025-0459","name":"Motor Vehicle Sports (Public Safety) Regulation 2025","slug":"motor-vehicle-sports-public-safety-regulation-2025","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"459 of 2025","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":174012,"registerId":"nsw-sl-2025-0459-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary\n\nPart 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of regulation","content":"#### 1 Name of regulation\n\n1 Name of regulation\n\n> This regulation is the [Motor Vehicle Sports (Public Safety) Regulation 2025](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2025-0459).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> This regulation commences on 1 September 2025.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> This regulation replaces the [Motor Vehicle Sports (Public Safety) Regulation 2015](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2015-0459), which is repealed on 1 September 2025 by the [Subordinate Legislation Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-146), section 10(2).","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 3 Definitions\n\n3 Definitions\n\n> The dictionary in Schedule 2 defines words used in this regulation.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The Act and the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this regulation.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Licences","content":"# Part 2 Licences\n\nPart 2 Licences","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interest in land to be held by licensee—the Act, s 4","content":"#### 4 Interest in land to be held by licensee—the Act, s 4\n\n4 Interest in land to be held by licensee—the Act, s 4\n\n> An interest in land that confers on the holder of the interest the right to immediate possession of the land is a prescribed interest in the land.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for issue of licence—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 5 Application for issue of licence—the Act, s 17\n\n5 Application for issue of licence—the Act, s 17\n\n> > (1) An application for the issue of a licence to use land as a motor vehicle racing ground must be made to the chief executive in the form approved by the chief executive.\n> \n> > (2) The application must also be accompanied by the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) a certificate from the local council—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) stating that the land may be used for motor vehicle racing without development consent, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) giving particulars of the development consent that authorises the land to be used for motor vehicle racing, including the conditions of the development consent,\n> > \n> > > (b) evidence that the applicant has the right to immediate possession of the land,\n> > \n> > > (c) evidence of the public risk insurance cover required by Schedule 1, section 1,\n> > \n> > > (d) 3 copies of the plans and specifications for the motor vehicle racing ground, drawn to scale and showing details of the following—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the location of the ground, including details of access to the ground from roads or road related areas,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) spectator areas and spectator fencing,\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) the length, width, composition and location of the track, unless the application is for a licence for an enduro circuit,\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) safety devices, including safety fences, sand traps, embankments, cuttings and walls,\n> > > \n> > > > (v) car parks and toilets,\n> > > \n> > > > (vi) pit areas and paddock areas,\n> > \n> > > (e) a statement of the maximum number of vehicles competing at any one time for each type of event to be held at the ground,\n> > \n> > > (f) for an applicant who is not the owner of the land—evidence of the consent of the owner of the land to the use of the land for the conduct of race meetings.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for renewal of licence—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 6 Application for renewal of licence—the Act, s 17\n\n6 Application for renewal of licence—the Act, s 17\n\n> An application to renew a licence must be made by the licensee to the chief executive in the form approved by the chief executive.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of licence—the Act, s 6(a)","content":"#### 7 Conditions of licence—the Act, s 6(a)\n\n7 Conditions of licence—the Act, s 6(a)\n\n> Schedule 1 sets out the prescribed conditions of a licence.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees for issue and renewal of licence—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 8 Fees for issue and renewal of licence—the Act, s 17\n\n8 Fees for issue and renewal of licence—the Act, s 17\n\n> The fee prescribed for the issue or renewal of a licence is $100.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transfer of licence—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 9 Transfer of licence—the Act, s 17\n\n9 Transfer of licence—the Act, s 17\n\n> > (1) The Minister may approve the transfer of a licence if an application is made in accordance with this section.\n> \n> > (2) The application must be made to the chief executive in writing by the person to whom the licence is to be transferred.\n> \n> > (3) The application must be accompanied by the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the licence proposed to be transferred,\n> > \n> > > (b) written evidence of the consent of the licensee to the transfer,\n> > \n> > > (c) written evidence that the person to whom the licence is to be transferred has the right to immediate possession of the land to which the licence relates.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Contravention of conditions of licences—the Act, ss 6 and 17","content":"#### 10 Contravention of conditions of licences—the Act, ss 6 and 17\n\n10 Contravention of conditions of licences—the Act, ss 6 and 17\n\n> > (1) The holder of a licence must not contravene a condition of the licence.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) A person must not, for the same act or omission, be prosecuted—\n> > \n> > > (a) for a contravention of this section, and\n> > \n> > > (b) for a contravention of the Act, section 8.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Motor vehicle racing grounds","content":"# Part 3 Motor vehicle racing grounds\n\nPart 3 Motor vehicle racing grounds","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approval of alterations or additions—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 11 Approval of alterations or additions—the Act, s 17\n\n11 Approval of alterations or additions—the Act, s 17\n\n> > (1) A licensee must ensure that no alteration or addition is made to a ground to which the license relates unless the alteration or addition—\n> > \n> > > (a) is approved by the Minister, and\n> > \n> > > (b) is carried out in accordance with the conditions of the approval.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) An application for the approval of the Minister must—\n> > \n> > > (a) be sent to the chief executive, and\n> > \n> > > (b) include full particulars of the alteration or addition, and\n> > \n> > > (c) be accompanied by 3 copies of the plans and specifications for the ground, drawn to scale and showing the proposed alteration or addition in contrasting colours to the existing facilities.\n> \n> > (3) It is a condition of the approval that, before starting the alteration or addition, the licensee must, if required—\n> > \n> > > (a) obtain development consent for the alteration or addition, and\n> > \n> > > (b) give a copy of the development consent to the chief executive.\n> \n> > (4) A person must not be prosecuted under this section in relation to carrying out the alteration or addition if the person has been prosecuted under the [Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1979-203) for carrying out the alteration or addition without development consent.\n> \n> > (5) A person must not be prosecuted under subsection (1)(b) for carrying out the alteration or addition otherwise than in accordance with a condition of the approval of the Minister if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the person has been prosecuted under the [Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1979-203) for carrying out the alteration or addition otherwise than in accordance with a condition of the development consent, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the condition of the approval and the condition of the development consent are substantially to the same effect.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Broadcasting structures—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 12 Broadcasting structures—the Act, s 17\n\n12 Broadcasting structures—the Act, s 17\n\n> > (1) The promoter of a race meeting at a ground must ensure that a temporary broadcasting structure is not erected at a site at the ground unless police approval has been given in accordance with this section.\n> > \n> > Note—\n> > \n> > Development consent may also be required.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) Police approval is given if the officer in charge of the police station nearest to the ground gives written approval for the temporary broadcasting structure to be erected at the site.\n> \n> > (3) In this section—\n> > \n> > temporary broadcasting structure means a temporary structure to be used to broadcast the event involving motor vehicle racing by radio or television.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Provision of effective communication system—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 13 Provision of effective communication system—the Act, s 17\n\n13 Provision of effective communication system—the Act, s 17\n\n> > (1) It is a condition of a licence that the licensee must ensure that the ground to which the licence relates is equipped with a communication system in accordance with this section.\n> \n> > (2) The communication system must be capable of enabling the official in charge of starting to be notified that—\n> > \n> > > (a) the track is clear, and\n> > \n> > > (b) it is safe for a race or another event to start.\n> \n> > (3) The Minister may, on the application of the licensee, vary or remove the condition imposed by this section.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Setting aside pit and paddock areas—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 14 Setting aside pit and paddock areas—the Act, s 17\n\n14 Setting aside pit and paddock areas—the Act, s 17\n\n> > (1) A licensee may set aside part of a ground to which the licence relates as a pit area or paddock area.\n> \n> > (2) The Minister may direct the licensee to relocate the pit area or paddock area to a different part of the ground.\n> \n> > (3) The Minister may give the direction—\n> > \n> > > (a) in writing, and\n> > \n> > > (b) if satisfied that the location of the pit area or paddock area proposed by the licensee is inappropriate.\n> \n> > (4) The licensee must ensure the pit area or paddock area—\n> > \n> > > (a) is not within the area bounded by the track, unless this is in accordance with a direction of the Minister, and\n> > \n> > > (b) is clearly marked by signs erected on or near the area.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Entry to pit and paddock areas—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 15 Entry to pit and paddock areas—the Act, s 17\n\n15 Entry to pit and paddock areas—the Act, s 17\n\n> > (1) A person, other than an authorised person, must not enter a pit area or paddock area during a race meeting.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) A person must not direct another person to enter a pit area or paddock area during a race meeting unless the other person is an authorised person.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (3) A person in a pit area during a race meeting must clearly display evidence of—\n> > \n> > > (a) the person’s identity, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the person’s authority to be in the pit area.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (4) In this section—\n> > \n> > authorised person means—\n> > \n> > > (a) an official for the race meeting, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a driver or crew member for a motor vehicle competing at the race meeting, or\n> > \n> > > (c) a person authorised in writing to enter the relevant pit area or paddock area by—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the Minister, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the licensee, or\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) the promoter of the race meeting.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fuelling—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 16 Fuelling—the Act, s 17\n\n16 Fuelling—the Act, s 17\n\n> A person must not fuel a vehicle in a ground except in a pit area or paddock area.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Media representatives—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 17 Media representatives—the Act, s 17\n\n17 Media representatives—the Act, s 17\n\n> > (1) A media representative must not enter a ground during a race meeting unless the representative clearly displays—\n> > \n> > > (a) identification issued by the organisation the person represents, and\n> > \n> > > (b) evidence that the representative has been authorised to enter the area by the licensee or the promoter of the meeting.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) This section does not apply to part of a ground set aside for spectators.\n> \n> > (3) In this section—\n> > \n> > media representative means a person representing a television station, radio station, newspaper, periodical or other publication and includes a reporter, photographer or other crew member.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restricted access to unauthorised areas—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 18 Restricted access to unauthorised areas—the Act, s 17\n\n18 Restricted access to unauthorised areas—the Act, s 17\n\n> > (1) A person must not enter an unauthorised area at a ground during a race meeting, unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) the person is an official for the race meeting, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the person enters with the Minister’s approval.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) An area is an unauthorised area if the Minister has designated it as an unauthorised area by giving written notice of the designation to the licensee.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspection of licensed ground—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 19 Inspection of licensed ground—the Act, s 17\n\n19 Inspection of licensed ground—the Act, s 17\n\n> > (1) An authorised inspector may carry out an inspection of a ground to which a licence relates to ascertain whether the licensee is complying with—\n> > \n> > > (a) this regulation, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the conditions of the licence.\n> \n> > (2) A person must not hinder, obstruct or wilfully delay an authorised inspector in the exercise of functions under this section.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (3) In this section—\n> > \n> > authorised inspector, for an inspection of a ground, means—\n> > \n> > > (a) a police officer, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a person authorised in writing by the Minister to carry out the inspection.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Race meetings","content":"# Part 4 Race meetings\n\nPart 4 Race meetings","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition","content":"#### 20 Definition\n\n20 Definition\n\n> In this part—\n> \n> relevant person, for a race meeting at a ground, means—\n> \n> > (a) the licensee, or\n> \n> > (b) an official for the race meeting, or\n> \n> > (c) the promoter of the race meeting.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement of races or events—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 21 Commencement of races or events—the Act, s 17\n\n21 Commencement of races or events—the Act, s 17\n\n> A relevant person for a race meeting at a ground must take reasonable steps to prevent the commencement of a race or event that is part of the race meeting if the relevant person is aware that—\n> \n> > (a) the track is not clear and safe, or\n> \n> > (b) to allow a vehicle to be driven would subject a person to imminent or undue danger.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Safety fence gates not to be opened during races—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 22 Safety fence gates not to be opened during races—the Act, s 17\n\n22 Safety fence gates not to be opened during races—the Act, s 17\n\n> > (1) A person must not open a gate in a safety fence at a ground while a motor vehicle is being driven at the ground during a race meeting.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) A relevant person for a race meeting at a ground must not direct another person to open a gate in a safety fence at the ground while a motor vehicle is being driven at the ground during the race meeting.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (3) A relevant person for a race meeting at a ground must take reasonable steps to prevent a gate in a safety fence at the ground being opened by a person while a motor vehicle is being driven at the ground during the race meeting.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (4) This section does not apply if opening the gate is necessary to enable a tow truck or emergency vehicle to enter the track to attend an accident, breakdown or other similar incident.\n> \n> > (5) In this section—\n> > \n> > open, a gate, includes unfasten the gate.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cessation of races or events—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 23 Cessation of races or events—the Act, s 17\n\n23 Cessation of races or events—the Act, s 17\n\n> > (1) The senior police officer at a race meeting at a ground may direct the person in charge of the conduct of the race meeting to immediately stop a race or event that is part of the race meeting.\n> \n> > (2) The direction may be given if the police officer is satisfied that a person is in imminent or undue danger if further racing or events are carried on at the ground.\n> \n> > (3) The direction ceases to have effect when the danger has been removed.\n> \n> > (4) The person given the direction must comply with the direction.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (5) A relevant person for a race meeting at a ground must not obstruct or delay a person attempting to comply with a direction given to the person in relation to the race meeting.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conveyance of passengers—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 24 Conveyance of passengers—the Act, s 17\n\n24 Conveyance of passengers—the Act, s 17\n\n> > (1) This section applies to a motor vehicle competing in a motor vehicle race at a ground.\n> \n> > (2) The driver of the motor vehicle must not permit another person to be in or on the vehicle during the race.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (3) A person, other than the driver of a vehicle, must not be in or on the vehicle during the race.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (4) This section does not apply to a person who is in or on a vehicle—\n> > \n> > > (a) as a passenger in a race for motorcycles fitted with side cars, or\n> > \n> > > (b) as a navigator or instructor, or\n> > \n> > > (c) in accordance with the Minister’s approval.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Competitor to comply with directions—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 25 Competitor to comply with directions—the Act, s 17\n\n25 Competitor to comply with directions—the Act, s 17\n\n> > (1) A police officer may direct a person not to race or compete in an event at a race meeting.\n> \n> > (2) The direction may be given if the police officer considers it to be necessary for the safety of—\n> > \n> > > (a) the public, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a competitor in the race or event.\n> \n> > (3) The person to whom the direction is given must comply with the direction.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Control of persons attending a race meeting—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 26 Control of persons attending a race meeting—the Act, s 17\n\n26 Control of persons attending a race meeting—the Act, s 17\n\n> > (1) A person may be directed to leave a ground or part of a ground if the person—\n> > \n> > > (a) contravenes this regulation, or\n> > \n> > > (b) trespasses, or\n> > \n> > > (c) causes an inconvenience.\n> \n> > (2) The direction may be given by—\n> > \n> > > (a) a police officer, or\n> > \n> > > (b) an official for a race meeting conducted at the ground.\n> \n> > (3) The person given the direction must comply with the direction.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (4) A police officer may remove a person from a part of a ground if the person is not permitted to be in the part.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Part 5 Miscellaneous\n\nPart 5 Miscellaneous","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Advisory committees—the Act, s 16","content":"#### 27 Advisory committees—the Act, s 16\n\n27 Advisory committees—the Act, s 16\n\n> > (1) The following organisations are prescribed—\n> > \n> > > (a) Australian National Drag Racing Association Limited,\n> > \n> > > (b) Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd,\n> > \n> > > (c) Karting (New South Wales) Incorporated,\n> > \n> > > (d) Motorcycling NSW Limited,\n> > \n> > > (e) National Association of Speedway Racing Limited.\n> \n> > (2) A prescribed organisation must nominate one or more members of the organisation to be members of an advisory committee when requested by the Minister.\n> \n> > (3) The nomination must be in writing and made in the way required by the Minister.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Savings","content":"#### 28 Savings\n\n28 Savings\n\n> An act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the [Motor Vehicle Sports (Public Safety) Regulation 2015](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2015-0459), had effect under that regulation continues to have effect under this regulation.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Prescribed licence conditions","content":"# Schedule 1 Prescribed licence conditions\n\nSchedule 1 Prescribed licence conditions\n\nsection 7","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 2","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Dictionary","content":"# Schedule 2 Dictionary\n\nSchedule 2 Dictionary\n\nsection 3\n\nchief executive means the chief executive of the Office of Sport.\n\ndevelopment consent has the same meaning as in the [Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1979-203).\n\ndriver includes rider.\n\nground means a motor vehicle racing ground.\n\nlocal council, for a ground, means the council for the local government area in which the ground is situated.\n\nMinister’s approval means written approval given by the Minister.\n\nofficial, for a race meeting, means a person appointed by the licensee, promoter or organisation conducting the race meeting to assist with the conduct of the race meeting.\n\npaddock area means an area of a ground used for—\n\n> (a) storing motor vehicles used in motor vehicle racing at the ground, and\n\n> (b) refuelling and repairing the motor vehicles.\n\npit area means an area of a ground used immediately before and during a motor vehicle race—\n\n> (a) by drivers and crews of motor vehicles participating in the race, and\n\n> (b) for refuelling and repairing the motor vehicles.\n\npromoter, of a race meeting, means—\n\n> (a) the person appointed by the licensee to have control over organising and holding the race meeting, or\n\n> (b) if a person is not appointed in relation to a meeting—the licensee.\n\nrace meeting means a meeting for motor vehicle racing and includes practice for the meeting.\n\nrelevant person, for Part 4—see section 20.\n\nthe Act means the [Motor Vehicle Sports (Public Safety) Act 1985](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1985-024).\n\ntrack means the part of a ground approved by the Minister, by written notice to the licensee, for use by motor vehicles for motor vehicle racing.\n\nunauthorised area means a part of a ground designated an unauthorised area by the Minister under section 18(2).","sortOrder":47}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available metadata, there is no indication that the scope of this regulation has changed from its original intent. It appears to be a straightforward remake or update of safety regulations for motor vehicle sporting events in NSW, consistent with the staged repeal and renewal cycle under the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989. No amendments or scope expansions are noted in the version history provided."},"complexity_factors":["The actual operative provisions of the regulation were not included in the provided text — only metadata and website navigation elements were present, making full analysis impossible","Regulations made under an Act (subordinate legislation) require understanding of both the parent Act and the regulation together, adding a layer of complexity","Motor vehicle sports safety typically involves technical standards and definitions that can be detailed","The staged repeal mechanism under the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989 adds a procedural dimension to understand","Score kept low because the subject matter (public safety at motorsport events) is a relatively contained and practical area of law with a clear, narrow purpose"],"plain_english_summary":"This NSW regulation sets out practical public‑safety rules for motor vehicle sporting events—covering matters like safety barriers, organiser obligations, approvals, equipment standards and penalties—and thus primarily affects event organisers, venues, competitors and spectators by prescribing how events must be run to protect the public.\n\nIt has been in force since 29 August 2025 and will automatically expire on 1 September 2030. The detailed provisions were not included in the source text; this summary is based on the regulation’s title and legislative context."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation expressly replaces the 2015 regulation (commencement and repeal notice) and contains a savings clause preserving acts or arrangements that had effect under the prior regulation. There is no express expansion or contraction of regulated activities in the text provided (see s2 and s28)."},"complexity_factors":["Administrative application requirements: detailed documentary and plan submissions, council certificate, evidence of possession and insurance — s5.","Ministerial discretion over approvals, alterations, safety directions and area designations — ss 11, 14, Schedule 1 cls 6–7, Schedule 2 definitions.","Interplay with planning law and development consent (Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979) including overlapping enforcement regimes — s11(3)–(5) and note to s12.","Frequent modest offences/penalties (5 penalty units) spread across many operational rules, increasing compliance monitoring needs — e.g. ss 10, 11, 15–26, Schedule 1 cls 10–11.","Inspection and enforcement: authorised inspectors include police and Minister‑appointed persons with access powers — s19, Schedule 1 cl10.","Insurance and ongoing administrative duties: mandatory public risk cover, notification of insurer cancellation, reporting of serious accidents, and change-of-possession notices — Schedule 1 cls 1–3, 11–12.","Stakeholder prescription and advisory route: specific racing organisations are prescribed and must nominate advisory members when requested — s27."],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation, effective 1 September 2025, replaces the 2015 instrument and sets licensing and operational rules for motor vehicle racing grounds in NSW. It prescribes application and renewal steps, a $100 licence fee, mandatory public risk insurance, safety and communication standards, access controls, inspection powers and modest penalties for breaches.\n\nIt applies to licensees, promoters, competitors, local councils, police and insurers. The Minister holds several approval and direction powers and licensees carry most compliance costs (insurance, plans, notices, safety works); existing arrangements continue under the savings clause (ss 2, 28)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation appears to maintain its original scope as a public safety framework for motor vehicle sports. It replaces the 2015 version with substantially similar provisions covering licensing, ground safety, and race meeting conduct. No significant expansion beyond the original purpose of regulating motor vehicle racing grounds for public safety is evident."},"complexity_factors":["Straightforward structure with 5 Parts plus 2 Schedules, totalling approximately 30 sections","13 defined terms in Schedule 2 dictionary, plus reliance on external definitions from the Interpretation Act 1987 and Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979","Multiple cross-references to the parent Act (Motor Vehicle Sports (Public Safety) Act 1985) for enabling provisions","Several conditional exceptions and carve-outs (e.g., section 22(4) exemption for emergency vehicles, section 24(4) exemptions for sidecars/navigators, section 11(4)-(5) preventing double prosecution under planning laws)","Nested definitions (e.g., 'authorised person' defined within section 15, 'relevant person' defined in section 20 for Part 4 only)","Dual enforcement mechanisms with overlapping jurisdiction between this regulation, the parent Act, and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets the rules for running motor vehicle racing events (like car races, drag racing, speedway, and karting) on licensed grounds in New South Wales. It aims to keep spectators, competitors, and officials safe.\n\n**Who needs a licence?**\nAnyone who wants to use land as a motor vehicle racing ground must get a licence from the government. To get one, you must:\n- Prove you have the right to use the land (e.g., own it or have a lease)\n- Get council approval showing the land can be used for racing\n- Show you have public liability insurance that also covers the State government\n- Submit detailed plans showing the track layout, spectator areas, safety fences, toilets, and parking\n- Pay a $100 fee\n\n**Key safety rules for licensed grounds:**\n- **Insurance:** Must be maintained at all times, and the government must be named on the policy\n- **Track changes:** Any alterations to the ground need Ministerial approval\n- **Communication:** Must have a working system so race starters know when the track is safe\n- **Pit and paddock areas:** Special zones for vehicle repairs and refuelling must be clearly marked and kept separate from the track (unless the Minister approves otherwise)\n- **Restricted access:** Only authorised people (officials, drivers, crew) can enter pit areas during races\n- **Broadcasting:** Temporary media towers need police approval\n- **Fire safety:** Must provide fire fighting equipment as required\n\n**Rules during race meetings:**\n- Races cannot start if the track isn't safe or if someone is in danger\n- Safety fence gates cannot be opened while vehicles are racing (except for emergencies)\n- Police can stop a race immediately if they believe someone is in danger\n- Drivers cannot carry passengers during races (with limited exceptions for sidecars, navigators, or with special approval)\n- Police and race officials can remove troublemakers or people breaking the rules\n\n**Enforcement:**\n- Authorised inspectors (police or government appointees) can inspect grounds to check compliance\n- Breaking most rules carries a maximum penalty of 5 penalty units (a monetary fine)\n- The regulation prevents \"double jeopardy\" — you can't be fined under both this regulation and the main Act for the same offence\n\n**Advisory committees:**\nMajor motor sport organisations (like the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport and Motorcycling NSW) must nominate representatives to advise the Minister when requested.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis regulation ensures that motor sport events are conducted safely with proper insurance, emergency services coordination, and crowd control. It protects the public from dangerous situations while allowing organised motor sport to operate legally."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/motor-vehicle-sports-public-safety-regulation-2025","history":"/api/acts/motor-vehicle-sports-public-safety-regulation-2025/history","analysis":"/api/acts/motor-vehicle-sports-public-safety-regulation-2025/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/motor-vehicle-sports-public-safety-regulation-2025/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/motor-vehicle-sports-public-safety-regulation-2025/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/motor-vehicle-sports-public-safety-regulation-2025/documents"}}