Road Marshals Page


 

Role of a Road Marshal:
a) To ensure the Safety of Spectators, Competitors, Press and Officials
b) To work as part of the team dealing with accidents

Flowdown of Safety Requirements
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Points to Remember when marshalling:
The following applies in the first instance to Road Events but also, where applicable to Short Circuit events. It also applies to all road marshals, whether or not they are members of the Association:
Make sure you do not consume alcohol the night before the event (Zero tolerance for Competitors & officials)
Get to your Zone on time , at least 1hr before Road Closing.
Sign on with Zone Marshal. Obey your Zone Marshal
All Prohibited areas should be kept clear.
Spectators should be moved behind barriers
All slip roads should be kept clear
Be firm but courteous. Don't give up. Seek assistance if necessary.
Try your best to accommodate photographers/press within the limitations imposed by safety requirements
Close the Road at the designated time. Not when Roads Closed car passes.
Tie up all ropes and gates.
Do not allow any vehicle to travel round the Circuit in the opposite direction of racing.
Check fire extinguishers and ensure that brushes , cement dust etc. are in place.
During racing, take up a sensible and safe position.
Be on the alert.
If you must smoke , make sure that the cigarette is extinguished before dealing with an incident.
Spectators are not allowed to walk along slip roads during racing (for obvious reasons).
Do not mark programmes , take photographs or use binoculars etc. during racing.
At no time during a race should you take alcohol
Keep Spectators in position until you are absolutely sure the Travelling Marshals have passed.
Stay on duty between races and keep Spectators well to the side of the road , if possible.
Make sure the road is cleared again well before the next race.
Stay on duty until the event has ended.
Ensure that Spectators are kept off the road until the Roads Open car has passed.
Ensure that any Private property is left in as good a state as possible
Assemble brushes, fire extinguishers and cement dust for collection

If an accident occurs:

 Wait until the yellow flag is waved.
When moving to the scene, keep to the side of the road as far as possible.
Only the minimum number of Marshals and First Aiders should attend.
Do not handle helmets in any way. Leave it to the First Aid.
If the rider is immobile , try to ensure his safety.
Do not try to move the rider or remove his helmet.
Ensure the safety of the First Aiders. Keep the Public away
Be available to help. Otherwise stand back.
Remove debris from the track. Inform the flag marshal of oil etc.
Do not make unnecessary signals to the competitors.
Remember - ambulances or other vehicles are not allowed on the Track unless permission has been granted by the Clerk of Course.
Remember all rescue vehicles should travel in the direction of racing.

MESSAGE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC:

A marshal is there primarily for your protection and safety, not to be the object of your abuse or amusement. Give a marshal a hard time and he will more than likely not be back.

Remember: NO MARSHALS - NO RACING!