Video edited after public backlash
Uploaded to social media over the weekend, it showed Chief Constable Russ Foster urging visiting motorcyclists to understand their limits when riding around the Island during the TT fortnight.
"We continue with our aspiration to end the racing season with a fatal-free 2025."- Chief Constable Russ Foster
The video was interspersed with shots of previous road traffic collisions on open roads as well as racing incidents on both the Snaefell Mountain and Billown Course.
Viewer discretion was advised, with police explaining that the video would include 'graphic scenes of road traffic collisions, serious motorcycle and vehicle crashes, and footage involving fire'.
Many commenters on social media questioned why racing footage had been included, given the video's message was aimed at commuting motorcyclists.
Some described it as 'disgusting' and a 'shockingly poor decision', whilst others said the video 'really hit home'.
An updated and edited version has since been uploaded, with the footage in question - relating to an incident during the Southern 100 - removed.The constabulary says: 'Whilst our aim overall is to save lives and prevent serious injury, we also want to be responsive to the specific feedback about one element of our TT Safety video and its impact on some.'
Commenting on the reaction to the initial footage, the constabulary says: 'We are hoping that the same level of discussion will be reached with this updated version and that the same hard hitting and key messages get out.
'It is a priority for us to try to positively influence rider behaviour and prevent the loss of life and life-changing injuries which have become all too familiar during the motorsport period.'
On Saturday, police said: 'This is timely messaging ahead of the event, especially as just in the last 24 hours we have experienced two serious motorcycle collisions where medical care had to be given and we are not even into the motorsport racing period.'
'The message remains the same that the public must follow the directions of the Marshalls during the events and must not enter closed roads.'
More than 40,000 visitors are expected to arrive on the Isle of Man during the motorsport period.
Manx Radio has contacted the Isle of Man Constabulary for further comment.
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