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Is Inspector Flint right to take such a strong line on accident prevention? What do you think?

Adrian Blanchard
The police on man are great they understand why people go to the island however people get carried away and do silly things after all most bikes are now guided missiles at about 170kg they cause a lot of damage.I love the man but I respect the manx people and manx law they have made the mountain one way to accomodate fast riding so behaving in villages and on other roads should be the norm. I have seen serious injuries just like the police. and it is devastating even after all these years.Strong but fair policing like on man works well, other police forces should follow. All bikers are courtious to the manx police and you regularly see bikers joking,kissing and having fun with the police unlike the mainland.

Jim Robnson
Yes, hard and straight talking is the only way to reinforce the safety message. It's no good sugar coating and spoon feeding the facts as this doesn't break through 'it won't happen to me' mentality. Whether we're riding or driving, it's our own responsibility to make sure we do so safely.

bandito
I agree, the man has a job to do and his approach is the only way to make people understand the dangers of motorcyling. ride hard but ride safe.

Pete Edwards
I thing the coppers on the island do a good job over the two weeks,it's nice to see coppers thinking about the individual, excersizing some judgment and not just chasing targets

ian, chester
i dont know where you go. but most of the riders i have seen on the roads. have been riding very sedate. i have seen lots of idiots with cars that bear manx plates though. as always trying to impress. well they dont impress me. i think they are complete fools.

Charlie, Ramsey
Inspector Flint is doing what every copper should do - exercising good judgement. If you are behaving as a reckless fool he will throw the book at you. A bit of responsible exuberance and he will turn a blind eye or maybe have a word. Contrast with his innefectual counterpart in the UK who follows rules to hit targets and is largely scorned by the public for being weak.Manx policing is one of the best aspects of this Island - firm, effective and fair.

Stephen, Ramsey
Yes, Insp. Flint is quite correct, there have been quite a few out and out head cases on the Manx roads this week, who are danger to everybody, not only themselves. They have to be stopped for the common good! Maybe members of government will now take note of what is and what is not acceptable to those who pay their salaries.

ian, chester
i would just like to say, that all the effort mr flint and his officers put into the safety of the visitors is much appreciated.

Marcus, Ramsey
Nice One Flinty. You lead the way and then maybe the rest of the ineffectual people in Government will follow. It's so good to hear about someone in the Isle who is prepared to talk from the heart, despite what other may think of him. Thumbs up Derek.

Crazy Carol, Onchan
I don't envy you your job, especially this time of year, but i admire and applaud you for 'telling it straight'. What other way is there ? Keep up the good work, i think you & your officers do a sterling job which can be both rewarding, devastating & thankless at the same time. On behalf of locals & visitors alike i would like to thank you for your dedication & good work xx

Mark, Douglas
The message from Inspector Flint is short, sweet and factual. One of the main complaints from locals is the risk to themselves during TT from other peoples selfish behaviour on the roads and I applaud him for being prepared to speak bluntly. More of the same please from other Police departments and the Government in general.