A life-size cut-out of a police officer, firefighter, doctor, nurse, paramedic and judge is billed as ‘The professional people you don’t want to meet’.

A second cut-out shows a father missing from a family photograph, under the headline ‘Who will you leave behind when you go speeding off?’

The images are designed to encourage bikers to slow down, respect the roads and ride within their capabilities.

They will be displayed at prominent locations around the island, including TT campsites and popular vantage points on the Mountain Course, as well as in shops and community venues. Foreign language versions will be available for visiting fans.

The striking images are designed to encourage bikers to slow down, respect the roads and ride within their capabilities. They will be displayed at prominent locations around the Island, including TT campsites and popular vantage points on the Mountain Course, as well as in shops and community venues. Foreign language versions will be available for visiting fans.

Every primary school pupil in the Island will receive a TT safety leaflet, while pubs and clubs will play their part in promoting the campaign via a 'Drink Safe, Ride Safe, Go Safe' message.

The Isle of Man Constabulary's social media channels will once again play a key role in helping to keep people safe during the festival. @TweetbeatIOM will update Twitter followers with information such as road closures and traffic diversions, in addition to providing advice and crime prevention tips.

The Constabulary's digital presence will support its traditional approach to policing the festival, which this year will see an increase in the deployment of unmarked police bikes to enforce the rules of the road. This will be publicised via beer mats carrying the slogan 'The force is behind you – unmarked police bikes patrolling.'

Members of the Roads Policing Unit and Road Safety Team will travel around the Island to stress the importance of keeping speeds down, maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles and abiding by the central white lines. They will also invite public feedback to assist the development of future TT safety campaigns.

A one-way system will again be in place on the Mountain Road in a bid to reduce the number of serious collisions and road users are urged to comply with all diversions and closures.

Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson MHK said:

'The massive influx of people and bikes makes the TT an extremely demanding time of year for our frontline services. Our focus is on keeping people safe and the campaign is designed to make people think. I hope that everybody has fun and remembers TT 2016 for the quality of the racing and the unique atmosphere, rather than their time at Accident and Emergency.'

Chief Constable Gary Roberts added:

'High-visibility police patrols will be supported by a strong digital media presence to help people have a safe and enjoyable TT. The event is one of the greatest spectacles on the sporting calendar and we want to welcome people back year after year.'

Visitors are reminded that while the festival takes centre stage for two weeks, everyday life continues in the Isle of Man, with people commuting to work and commercial heavy goods vehicles out on the roads.

Gordon Edwards, Road Safety Manager, said:

'With the support of the Steam Packet we are raising awareness of the TT safety message earlier than ever this year. We will be on ferries talking to bikers, particularly those who have no previous experience of the event, to pass on helpful information and advice. Fans will be encouraged to get to their favourite spectator spots well before the course closes, to adhere to speed limits and to make sure they return home safely.'



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