Unfortunately, it has been reported that at recent events, some riders have been paying little heed to instructions given to them by Marshals and Officials.
Regulations, Final Instructions and all Briefings and Notices given at an event are of paramount importance if we are to keep motorcycle sport safe and enjoyable for all. Such instructions are not given on a “whim” but to ensure things run correctly.
Even more disturbing, is the fact that some Officials have been receiving verbal abuse from some riders when they are attempting to carry out their duties.
Officials are the life blood of our sport, who give up their time so that riders can participate, and without them motorcycle sport would soon disappear – regardless of who is running it.
Please let this be a clear and concise warning to all riders, whatever their status.
The ACU will not tolerate verbal abuse of Officials, and furthermore expect the instructions of these Officials when carrying out their duties to be adhered to without question.
All riders please take this as a very sincere warning, and one I suspect other organisations will also support.
John Collins
ACU Trials and Enduro Chairman
& ACU Deputy Chairman