fartypants Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 But it says "It comes after a visting biker died in a crash on the Mountain Road in May last year." It doesn't mention road races or 180mph. So without knowing more details everyone is jumping to conclusions and getting all hot and bothered about something they don't yet know about! I may be wrong here, but I seem to remember a biker getting killed when he ran into the back of a DOT trailer parked somewhere on the mountain road. Maybe something else though. Getting old so memory faiding a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian rush Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 And no doubt because this prosecution was in the post, was loveable Bernard in fact being a little duplicitous in asking for a partial sign-off for this year's TT on the back of the accident at the 26th...? http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/Highways-st...r-TT.4046111.jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 so u dont think its dangerous then!!! Spectating shouldn't be, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 so u dont think its dangerous then!!! Spectating shouldn't be, no. but it is, when u go and watch a rally, your told of the dangerous when your a spectating, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I thought it was the driver's responsibility to drive within the limits of visibility and their stopping distance, you could come across an accident, a broken-down car, bus, sheep or the proverbial elephant around the corner. I thought the rule was that if you ran into the back of something it was your fault. Anything could have just stopped 10 seconds before something comes screaming around a blind corner and it all goes wrong. Just what are roadworks warning signs there to do ? - warn oncoming traffic or to protect workers in the road ? I don't think thery are there to protect approaching traffic. edit typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebees Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 That is the way I would see it too TF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 There was a sound bite on MR this morning from some union bloke stating that all DoT workers should walk out or stage some form of industrial action and not undertake any work relating to motorsport events. This is going to be a tad difficult given that with the exception of the nook, all tarmac roads used for motorsport events are public roads and lets face it, if it wasn't for some of these events the roads would be in a far worse state than they are now! If I remember rightly, last year and this the DoT have closed the mountain road off when undertaking supposed TT related works like, painting white lines, clearing the gulleys etc. So did this particular piece of work fall outside of that scope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyJak Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 As some of you have suggested it's the timing that's strange. Also the current situation with liability insurance if your land / property is designated as a "prohibited area" being possibly / probably or (is it now) definitely invalid. Surely that would have always been the case so why is it only being mentioned this year? Soon the only way to see the TT will be on a Duke Marketing DVD. If those in authority want to stop the Races then they should be up front about it rather than what appears to be death by a thousand cuts of red tape! Better stop now - am getting mad. One other thing - much impressed by IOM Constabulary. Wow were they quick at catching the sign stealers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 But it says "It comes after a visting biker died in a crash on the Mountain Road in May last year." It doesn't mention road races or 180mph. So without knowing more details everyone is jumping to conclusions and getting all hot and bothered about something they don't yet know about! I may be wrong here, but I seem to remember a biker getting killed when he ran into the back of a DOT trailer parked somewhere on the mountain road. Maybe something else though. Getting old so memory faiding a little. I'm with you on this. I recall a wagon on the veranda and a motorcyclist going into the back of the trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsbot Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 A government worker is charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a motorcyclist prior to the 2007 TT races. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/7417638.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 But it says "It comes after a visting biker died in a crash on the Mountain Road in May last year." It doesn't mention road races or 180mph. So without knowing more details everyone is jumping to conclusions and getting all hot and bothered about something they don't yet know about! I may be wrong here, but I seem to remember a biker getting killed when he ran into the back of a DOT trailer parked somewhere on the mountain road. Maybe something else though. Getting old so memory faiding a little. I'm with you on this. I recall a wagon on the veranda and a motorcyclist going into the back of the trailer. there was also something at barregarrow where someone died hitting the back of a wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/Distinct-po...wont.4115550.jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodolite Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Apparently, the (government comtrolled) www.iomtt.com forum website is being very closely monitored at the moment. Any negative/knowledgeable posts are being blocked. Welcome to the (real) Isle of Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I'm sure it's not the only place either so may I take this opportunity to remind you all to be careful what you post with some wise words from Mr. Moffatt:- We can't talk about the specifics of a particular case when there's a criminal procedure pending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodolite Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Aye Mission, fair point. But it is a bit of a bastard when some can't talk about generalities though. Not when it lets the rest of the world know what the Isle of Man is really about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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