S.L. 499.66 Art. 26Prohibition of racing on roads.

(1) No animal race shall be held on any road without the prior written authorisation of the Authority.

(2) Subject to the prior written authorisation of the Authority, animal races may only be held on the roads listed in the Fourth Schedule: Provided that, for traditional and folkloristic horse races which are held on certain feasts and special occasions, the Authority may, upon an application made to such effect, issue an ad hoc authorisation to hold such races in a road other than those listed in the Fourth Schedule: Provided further that the authorisation so issued by the Authority may contain any conditions which the Authority may deem fit to impose and shall also be subject to the prior written authorisations by the Commissioner of Police or any other competent authority responsible from public safety during such events and by the Director of Veterinary Services, which authorisations may contain such terms and conditions as may be considered necessary or expedient to secure public safety and animal welfare on the road when it is in use for the animal racing event and which the applicant shall be obliged to observe.