Paragraph 2: Events subject to authorisation

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Article A331-20

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Updated 7 Nov 2023

All applications for authorisation of an event submitted by the organiser must include:

1° The name, postal and electronic addresses and contact details of the organiser and of the person appointed as technical organiser;

2° The title of the event, the date, venue and times when it will take place, accompanied by a specific document specifying the discipline concerned and the nature of the event and its characteristics;

3° The arrangements for organising the event, in particular its specific regulations complying with the technical and safety rules mentioned in article R. 331-19 ;

4° A list of the measures taken to ensure the safety and protection of participants and third parties, as well as the measures taken by the organiser to guarantee public peace and quiet throughout the event;

5° Detailed plans of the areas reserved for spectators for events taking place on a non-permanent circuit, terrain or course;

6° The maximum number of spectators expected at the event;

7° The maximum number of vehicles taking part in the event and the number of accompanying vehicles;

8° An insurance policy certificate in accordance with the provisions of articles L. 331-10 and R. 331-30, taken out by the event organiser or, failing this, a declaration on their honour that the organiser will provide this certificate to the administrative authorities no later than six clear days before the start of the event;

9° Depending on the nature of the event, the following item(s):

a) A ground plan of the site or of the non-permanent circuit used, including in the case of an event taking place, in whole or in part, on a permanent circuit whose homologation does not provide for such use;

b) A detailed plan including the tracks used and a list of these tracks for each course or liaison course making up the event.

The technical organiser is responsible for ensuring that the technical and safety rules laid down by the competent administrative authority after consultation with the departmental road safety commission are complied with.

Mariela Petrova

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