Declan Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 In a way it is a totally bizarre suggestion that cyclists - or road users should be banned from using a road because of the antics of other users. But it's equally bizarre that a major road is one way for a fortnight because of poor riding by motorcyclists. Or that we don't have an all-Island speed limit because it might discourage bikers from coming here. But this is the Isle of Man where bikes are king, so I suppose it makes a warped kind of sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Ha Ha, the f/b post by Police Roads Policing unit has just been removed it had a string of comments on it, and it's just totally vanished from their feed ...and the picture of the order has gone off infrastructure f/b as well #cockup (in case anyone missed what this is all about) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesde Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I see the two way road sign used is the wrong way round and indicates that traffic should be travelling on the right hand side of the road . Perhaps this is a trial to see if driving on the opposite side of the road will help our continental visitors . Lets hope they put the correct two way traffic signs in place when it comes to those used on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, emesde said: I see the two way road sign used is the wrong way round and indicates that traffic should be travelling on the right hand side of the road . Perhaps this is a trial to see if driving on the opposite side of the road will help our continental visitors . Lets hope they put the correct two way traffic signs in place when it comes to those used on the road. maybe it's just for MGP period, then we go back to normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piebaps Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Good old MF - getting to grips with the big problems. And the first of many MGP threads too. For those who want to look the road closing order has been published. I'd normally link to it but if you can't be bothered looking then feck yas all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, piebaps said: Good old MF - getting to grips with the big problems. And the first of many MGP threads too. For those who want to look the road closing order has been published. I'd normally link to it but if you can't be bothered looking then feck yas all. you're joking, right ?, there's fat chance of finding anything you're looking for on gov.im cr4p website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, piebaps said: Good old MF - getting to grips with the big problems. And the first of many MGP threads too. For those who want to look the road closing order has been published. I'd normally link to it but if you can't be bothered looking then feck yas all. Does it mention cycling being banned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 26 minutes ago, emesde said: I see the two way road sign used is the wrong way round and indicates that traffic should be travelling on the right hand side of the road . Perhaps this is a trial to see if driving on the opposite side of the road will help our continental visitors . Lets hope they put the correct two way traffic signs in place when it comes to those used on the road. Well spotted that man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 58 minutes ago, Tempus Fugit said: Ha Ha, the f/b post by Police Roads Policing unit has just been removed it had a string of comments on it, and it's just totally vanished from their feed ...and the picture of the order has gone off infrastructure f/b as well #cockup (in case anyone missed what this is all about) What's the betting someone from the AG's office has looked at the regs and suggested that it can't be done without going thru the due process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterflies Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 44 minutes ago, Mr. Sausages said: Does it mention cycling being banned? Yes: https://www.gov.im/residents/roadnotifications/Notification.aspx?id=11801 "The Mountain Road will be open to TWO-WAY traffic during the Festival. Cycling will also be prohibited for safety reasons between Ramsey Hairpin and Creg ny Baa Back Road from 9.30 a.m. on Friday 18 August 2017 until 4.30 p.m. on Monday 4 September 2017." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, Andy Onchan said: What's the betting someone from the AG's office has looked at the regs and suggested that it can't be done without going thru the due process? I see another version of that image has been edited to include the cycling bits RoadNotificationFile(2).aspx #halfcocked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 3 hours ago, Tempus Fugit said: the NO CYCLING bit does look like an unconnected afterthought, with no specific times and dates when and how it applies, except the implied association with roads closed times, which is nonsense. They'll be wanting to ban cars, vans, trucks and buses next, which is all very well until the Laxey road gets shut and they divert the Ramsey bus over the mountain ! I also heard a road safety advert on the radio this morning, saying "let's ALL share the roads safely" - what a joke (and the Police are wanting to recruit another bod for their road safety team, haven't the DoI got a team of about 15 doing the same stuff ? #morebloat Looks like another gravy train job for a retired cop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachBoy Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Are pedestrians allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Has the "Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT Road Races Authorisation 2017" notice passed due process? I might be looking in the wrong place but can't find it in the "legislation" dox on .im website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Butterflies said: Yes: https://www.gov.im/residents/roadnotifications/Notification.aspx?id=11801 "The Mountain Road will be open to TWO-WAY traffic during the Festival. Cycling will also be prohibited for safety reasons between Ramsey Hairpin and Creg ny Baa Back Road from 9.30 a.m. on Friday 18 August 2017 until 4.30 p.m. on Monday 4 September 2017." Presumably walking is OK, so all the cyclists will have to get off and push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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