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Apply for a permit for hosting a motorsport event

Permit for motorsport competition (.pdf)

General

The chief of police in each district grants permission for motorsport competitions. Examples are races, rallies, GoKart, drift, motocross, kickoffs and off-road races on cars or motorcycles.

The permit is granted for 1 year at a time.

You can apply for a permit for more than 1 competition at a time, for example according to a competition calendar.

5 working days

Applications must be submitted at least 5 working days before the competition. All necessary documents must be included with the application.

Competitions

Permits are issued for competitions in sports conducted by Members within:

  1. The Icelandic Motorcycle and Snowmobile Association for the competition of two and three-wheel vehicles and off-road bikes.

  2. The Icelandic Motor Sport Association for competing on vehicles with four wheels, or more.

Necessary supporting data

  • A review from the Icelandic Motorcycle and Snowboarding Federation and/or the Icelandic Motor Sport Association, as appropriate. The review shall include a professional evaluation of safety aspects and proposals for implementation and monitoring at the race site in accordance with procedures.

  • Copy of insurance certificate – accident insurance for employees during competitions.

  • Copy of the insurance policy – guarantee of liability for the conduct of competition.

  • Authorisation of road maintenance and other interested parties as appropriate.

Further information

See regulation on motor racing (in Icelandic)

Permit for motorsport competition (.pdf)

Service provider

The Icelandic Po­lice