The purpose of the regulations is to ensure that driving that takes place on a closed track or other restricted area is organized and carried out in a safe manner.

The regulations apply to organized driving with a motor vehicle on a closed track or other closed area.  This includes the regulations for training and competition driving and other driving on a closed track that does not involve a competition element.  The regulations also apply to other uses of go-karts.

In these regulations, the following shall be understood:

• Organized:  planned activities that last over time with clear roles, clear res­ponsibilities and specific expertise within the area of ​​activity that ensures that the activity takes place within a safe and responsible framework.
• Training and competition driving:  driving and training for such driving, which involves a competitive element, for example, reaching the finish line first, or driving a distance in the shortest possible time.
• Other driving on a closed track that does not involve a competitive element:  driving a registered motor vehicle on a track in a course and training context, and where neither location, speed nor time is recorded.
• Other use of go-karts:  use of go-karts that are designed for a speed not exceeding 50 km/h on facilities that are approved under the Act of 22 May 2017 no. 30 on amusement facilities (Fairground Act).

The provisions in this chapter apply to organized training and competition driving on a closed track or other closed area.

Participants must follow the established regulations for the applicable track and regulations issued by the motorsport association to which the organizer is affiliated.

Training and competition driving on a closed track or other closed area must take place under the direction of an organizer who organizes such activity in accordance with regulations and permits issued by a motorsport association.

The regulations shall ensure that driving that takes place on a closed track or other restricted area is organized and carried out in a safe manner for drivers, other parti­cipants, officials and spectators.  The regulations must at least contain

• requirements for approval of the track used,
• rules for the design of the track, including measures to prevent injury to driv­ers, other participants, officials, service, health and safety personnel and spec­tators,
• requirements for organizers, including the requirement that the organizer, dur­ing training and competitions, has personnel available on site with experience from organized training and competition driving on a closed track or other clo­sed area,
• rules for different types of races the motorsport association organizes,
• vehicle requirements, vehicle approval, including requirements for the use of safety equipment in the vehicle,
• requirements for training and approval of drivers and attendants,
• age requirements for drivers of the various vehicle types,
• requirements for personal safety equipment,
• requirements for guards and other security personnel,
• fire safety requirements,
• requirements for emergency preparedness in the event of an accident, including requirements for the presence of health personnel,
• requirements for the organizer's licence, vehicle licence, driving licence and other licences used, including requirements and information about the insurance coverage that must be in place for damage to persons and property, and
• information about obtaining the necessary permit from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration for events.

No later than three months before the first organized training and competition driv­ing, the motorsports association must submit the regulations to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.  Amendments must be submitted to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration on an ongoing basis.

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration may, in special cases, require changes to the regulations.

Vehicles used in connection with organized training and competition driving must meet the requirements of the Motorsport Regulations.  Licenced rally cars and licensed trial and enduro motorcycles must also meet the requirements in Sections 8−5 and 8−6 of the Vehicle Regulations.  Other vehicles that are used exclusively in connection with organized training and competition driving on a closed track or other closed area do not need to meet the requirements of the vehicle technical regulations.

With the exception of licensed rally cars and trial and enduro motorcycles, vehicles used in connection with organized training and competition driving on a closed track or other closed area are exempt from the requirement for registration in the Regulations of 25 January 1990 no. 92 on the use of vehicles.

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration may, in special cases, prohibit the use of vehicles and forms of competition.

For training and competition driving on a closed track or other closed area, excep­tions are made from the requirements in Regulations of 19 January 2004 no. 298 on driving licences, etc. for driving licences and minimum age.

To cover damage that a motor vehicle may cause in connection with driving in accordance with this chapter, insurance must be taken out with equivalent coverage as under the Act of 3 February 1961 on liability for damage caused by motor vehicles (Motor Vehicle Liability Act).

However, the insurance does not have to cover:

• Injury to drivers or passengers participating in the driving.
• Damage to a motor vehicle or property on a closed track or other closed area.
• Property damage caused to the policyholder or the person who owns or rents the area where the driving takes place.

The organizer must ensure that such insurance is available for activities pursuant to this chapter.

The provisions in this chapter apply to organized driving on a closed course that does not involve a competitive element and where the driving takes place in a regis­tered motor vehicle.

Participants must follow the established rules for the current course and regulations provided by the organizer.

Organizers who conduct courses and training for motor vehicle drivers must have such knowledge and experience that the safety of the participants is ensured.  The organizer must provide the participants with the necessary training on driving before it begins.

For vehicles used for driving in accordance with this chapter, insurance must be taken out in accordance with the Act of 3 February 1961 on liability for damage caused by motor vehicles (Motor Vehicle Liability Act).

For driving that is not covered by the insurance pursuant to the first paragraph, separate insurance must be taken out with equivalent coverage as under the Motor Vehicle Liability Act.

However, the insurance pursuant to the second paragraph does not have to cover:

• Injury to drivers or passengers participating in the driving.
• Damage to a motor vehicle or property on a closed track or other closed area.
• Property damage caused to the policyholder or the person who owns or rents the area where the driving takes place.

The organizer must ensure that such insurance is available for activities pursuant to this chapter.

Businesses and organizations may use go-karts that are designed for a speed not exceeding 50 km/h on facilities that have an operating permit pursuant to the Act of 22 May 2017 no. 30 on amusement facilities (Fairground Act).

For such use of go-karts, exceptions are made to:

• technical requirements and approval requirements in Regulations of 4 October 1994 no. 918 on technical requirements and approval of vehicles, parts and equipment (Vehicle Regulations),
• requirements for registration in Regulations of 25 January 1990 no. 92 on the use of vehicles,
• requirements for a driving licence in the Regulations of 19 January 2004 no. 298 on driving licences, etc., however, the minimum age is 15 years.

These regulations enter into force on 18 June 2021.  From the same date, Regula­tions of 15 January 2001 no. 26 on motor sports on closed tracks or other closed areas and on other uses of go-karts are repealed.

With effect from the entry into force of the regulations, the following amendments will be made to other regulations: