Motorists urged to ride and drive with care

Monday, 24 August 2015 00:00

Motorists are being urged to stay safe and act responsibly on the Island's roads throughout the Festival of Motorcycling.

Several thousand visitors are expected over the next fortnight, with the event's popularity at an all-time high.

Police and the Road Safety Team are relying on their TT message of "don't bin it" and are urging everyone to slow down.

Road safety manager Gordon Edwards says lessons have been learnt from earlier this year:

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