This document establishes specific legal amendments to the regulations governing motor vehicle competitions and trials within the jurisdiction of Scotland. The text is authored by the government of Great Britain, functioning as a formal statutory instrument. It provides the necessary legislative framework to update existing traffic laws to ensure compliance with contemporary safety and administrative standards for organized vehicular events.

Legal professionals and government officials utilize this text as a primary source for understanding the specific regulatory changes implemented in 1980. It is considered a foundational document for those researching the historical evolution of Scottish transport law.