Police warn of roads which can be 'unforgiving of human error'
Preventing loss of life on open roads during this year’s TT remains the police’s top priority.
The 2023 road safety campaign has been launched ahead of the motorsport event which starts on 29 May.
Officers are urging people to ‘know your limits’ during the fortnight and not exceed the speed, skill or drink driving limits.
Last year 67 per cent of people seriously injured in motorcycle collisions were from the UK or further afield with 46 per cent of all crashes happening during TT.
Chief Constable Russ Foster said: “Visitors to the Island are unfamiliar with the roads which can be unforgiving of human error.
“Through the Isle of Man Road Safety Strategy there is a multi-agency commitment to reduce the number of people killed and serious injured on our roads and as such we are embarking upon this campaign to educate the public and ensure that we have safe roads, safe speeds, safe people and that everyone returns home safely to their loved ones.
“A successful TT for the Isle of Man Constabulary is about preventing the loss of life.
“I encourage and welcome people to visit the island and not only enjoy the TT, but all the Isle of Man has to offer.”
He, and Inspector Neil Craig from the Roads Policing Unit, spoke to Chanelle Sukhoo:
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