2026年1月1日禁止在A40上进行小马和陷阱赛,这是出于安全考虑和公众的支持。 Pony and trap racing on A40 banned from Jan 1, 2026, due to safety concerns and public support.

西牛津郡区议会于2026年1月1日起禁止 威特尼和伯福德之间A40号公路上的小马和捕捉赛 依据一项为期三年的公共空间保护令 Pony and trap racing on the A40 between Witney and Burford has been banned by West Oxfordshire District Council starting January 1, 2026, under a three-year Public Spaces Protection Order. 这项行动是继2020年以来发生的19起安全事件之后采取的,这些事件涉及不事先宣布的赛事和使用边缘的车辆,并且是在公众97%的咨询支持之后采取的。 The move follows 19 safety incidents since 2020 involving unannounced races and vehicles using verges, and comes after 97% public support in a consultation. 警方将执行禁令,处以最高100英镑的罚款,而委员会则负责管理案件和安装标志。 Police will enforce the ban with fines up to £100, while the council manages cases and installs signage. 该命令加强了警方以前为停止在Burford和Chalfont St Peter计划发生的事件而进行的驱散努力。 The order strengthens previous dispersal efforts by police to stop planned events in Burford and Chalfont St Peter.