ACU reacts to latest UK restrictions – calls on off-road community to help NHS through this pandemic
By Team TMX on 24th Mar 20
In light of recent developments in the Covid-19 crisis, and following the address to the nation by the Prime Minister on the evening of March 23, the Auto-Cycle Union has today extended its suspension of all organising permits for motorcycle events until at least May 31, but this will be constantly reviewed.
This move provides clear guidance to event organisers, clubs, venues, competitors, officials of the role that the Auto-Cycle Union must play in supporting the broader UK public health agenda.
Auto-Cycle Union Chairman, Roy Humphrey explained: The government have required that we effectively lock-down for a period of three weeks, however given that the most vulnerable in our society are required to isolate for three months, we feel it only sensible to propose a longer suspension for all motorcycle sport.
"This is a time of national unity and we need to come together with the broader public community to do all we can to support this battle and ultimately save lives. This evening, Health Secretary, Matt Hancock said the Government is launching a new scheme to recruit 250,000 volunteers to support the NHS through the coronavirus pandemic.
"A quarter of a million volunteers, people in good health to help the NHS, for shopping, for the delivery of medicines and to support those who are shielding to protect their own health. We may not be involved in any sporting activities, but, we could help support the NHS through this pandemic!"
The Auto-Cycle Union will continue to monitor the prevailing advice from the UK Government in respect of the Covid-19 international pandemic and will update the motorcycle community accordingly.
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