Reports of people not listening to marshals on day one of MGP

Police issue warning as qualifying underway on Snaefell Mountain Course

On day one of Manx Grand Prix qualifying police received reports of people not listening to marshals. 

The event got underway yesterday (16 August), with roads around the Snaefell Mountain Course closed for several hours.

Marshals are positioned all around the course to ensure spectators and riders are kept safe while the motorsport action takes place.

Joanne Corr is a Public Engagement Officer with the Isle of Man Constabulary:

Meanwhile, motorists are being advised to take extra care on the roads throughout the next fortnight.

Thousands flock to the Island for the motorsport event, which is currently underway alongside the Classic TT until Friday, 28 August.

Sergeant Lee Wright is from the Roads Policing Unit.

He has this message for residents and visitors: