Motorists warned not to push boundaries during TT

Signs introduced this year point out collision hot spots on Manx roads

Motorists have been warned not to push the boundaries with speed and conditions during the TT festival.

The Isle of Man Constabulary said about half of all motorcycle collisions on the island occurred during the two-week event each year.

In order to manage the influx in visitors to the island, the number of officers in the Roads Policing Unit (RPU) has been increased.

Insp Paul Kemp said the unit would "intervene" at times to make the fortnight "as safe as possible".

He said officers made "no apologies" for using tools such as unmarked bikes and cars, and new accident hotspot signs to remind people to "know their limits".

The Know Your Limits safety campaign was introduced at TT 2023

In a continuation of last year's theme, the police have continued to focus on reckless drivers and riders during the 2024 festival.

Insp Kemp said the force had also seen a spike in drink and drug-driving during this year's event, and encouraged residents and fans to use public transport after enjoying the festival.

He also called for motorists to drive to the conditions when mist rolled in over the hills and make sure vehicle lights were turned on to improve visibility.

New 'killed or seriously injured' and hot spot signs have been installed at various points on the course illustrating the number of crashes on the stretch over the past five years.

A total of 50 people have been killed or seriously injured on the Mountain Road in the last five years

Sgt Elliot Butler said the RPU "swells by about five times the size" for the period to make sure there was "a visible presence to set the right tone".

He said the extra 25 to 30 members of staff would ensure a "massive presence" to enable people to "come and have a great time and go home safely".

People who did not respect the roads would be "dealt with robustly" in a bid to "reduce the risk of collisions", he said.