Over 50,000 visitors expected for Isle of Man TT as police launch road safety campaign

• Chief Constable Russ Foster spoke with ITV Granada Reports at the briefing

Police in the Isle of Man are urging people to 'know their limits' when visiting the island for the world-famous TT races later this month.

More than 50,000 tourists are expected to travel to the island to watch the racing fortnight, starting at the end of the month.

Chief Constable Russ Foster gave a press briefing, highlighting where the constabulary will be focusing their efforts for the racing fortnight.

He said: "We're asking that people ride within their limits so they understand their own ability and ride to the road conditions."

It forms part of the annual 'Know Your Limits' campaign by the Isle of Man Constabulary, to increase safety on the island's roads during TT.

The TT races attract fans from all over the world, with a particular increase in people travelling from North America.

The course is formed entirely on public roads, encouraging fans to travel to the island to ride the circuit between racing.

However, the past couple of years has also seen an increase in European riders, leading to officers reintroducing 'keep left' signs to tackle visitors riding on the wrong side of the road.

This follows two incidents in 2024 which involved international riders travelling on the right side of the road.

Mr Foster concluded: "We adopt a policing style that's very much firm but fair - we're intolerant of crime and anti-social behaviour - we will intervene early, we will conduct a full investigation, and we will put people before the next available court."

The Isle of Man TT starts on Monday 26 May and ends with the Senior TT race on Saturday 7 June.

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