Isle of Man Constabulary's updated TT 2025 safety video

Transcript

00:00I'm Russ Foster and I'm proud to say that I'm the Chief Constable of the Isle of Mancan

00:17Constabulary. Since 2022 we are thankful to have not experienced any fatalities on our

00:23public roads during the periods of pre-TT, TT, the Southern 100 and the Manx Grand Prix.

00:30Joining with our partners we have been meticulously planning for some months now to ensure that

00:35everyone has a safe and enjoyable TT experience and we continue with our aspiration to end

00:41the racing season with a fatal free 2025. We are expecting in excess of 40,000 visitors

00:48to our island to experience the pinnacle of motorcycle road racing. Some people have been

00:54coming for many many years, others for the first time, but my message to you all is simple

01:00and naturally the same. Know your limits. Whether this is your riding capability or the capability

01:07of your motorcycle. Ride within your limits and be respectful of all other road users. Familiarise

01:16yourself with the twists and turns as well as the camber and addition of the road surfaces.

01:23Be careful of the changing road conditions brought about by adverse weather.

01:28Ensure your motorcycle is roadworthy and that appropriate tyres are fitted.

01:35Ensure you have a valid driving licence and a valid certificate of motor insurance.

01:39Understand and be respectful of the laws and legislation of the Isle of Man.

01:45Do not ride or drive whilst under the influence of drink or drugs as this will not be tolerated.

01:51Anyone driving or riding whilst exceeding the prescribed limits of drink or drugs

01:56will be arrested and placed before the next available court. Do not exceed speed limits,

02:02contravene road signs or use mobile phones whilst riding or driving. Obey instructions given by police

02:09officers and marshals. Do not ride, drive or even step onto a closed road as you will be arrested and

02:16placed before the next available court. Last year we experienced serious road collisions involving

02:21motorcyclists who were riding on the wrong side of the road. I want to remind visitors

02:26in particular from Europe that like the UK we drive and ride on the left hand side of the road

02:31here in the Isle of Man. Reducing casualties on our road remains one of our top priorities

02:37and during the event we will be focusing our road policing operations island wide. Those who drive

02:43or ride irresponsibly without any consideration for other road users will be the focus of the operation

02:49and any lawbreakers will be dealt with robustly.

02:52We have marked and unmarked vehicles proactively deployed for the duration of the motorsport periods

02:58and we will be focusing our efforts around collision hotspots and targeting anyone who is not respecting

03:04our laws. The Isle of Man Constable welcomes everyone to the island and our officers will be out and about

03:10across the island keeping you all safe. Officers will be visible accessible and responsive. You will find

03:17that our police and staff for the duration of the motorsport period will be firm but fair. We are

03:23approachable, we will be engaging and please feel free to exchange presentries with my officers.

03:30However, we will be intolerant of crime and disorder. You will find that we will intervene early

03:36and we will be robust with anyone breaking the law.

03:39We will arrest, undertake a thorough investigation and place perpetrators before the next available

03:46court so please take heed of the warning. As you travel and socialise around the island please be

03:53respectful of residents and businesses who I know will welcome you all. Antisocial behaviour whether on or

04:00off a vehicle or motorcycle will not be tolerated and there will be a high profile policing presence across the

04:07many events to ensure that they run safely. When roads are closed due to scheduled practice and race times

04:13please follow the directions of the event marshals and do not put yourself or the spectators or competitors

04:21at risk by being irresponsible. Finally, I want to wish everyone a safe journey to the island, enjoy what

04:28we have to offer, enjoy the races and I wish you all a safe return home to your family and friends. Thank you.