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flag Pony and trap racing on A40 banned from Jan 1, 2026, due to safety concerns and public support.

flag 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. flag The move follows 19 safety incidents since 2020 involving unannounced races and vehicles using verges, and comes after 97% public support in a consultation. flag Police will enforce the ban with fines up to £100, while the council manages cases and installs signage. flag The order strengthens previous dispersal efforts by police to stop planned events in Burford and Chalfont St Peter.

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