2006 MRA Cranbourne GP Run Warnings
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 7:57 am
With the upcoming MRA Cranbourne GP Run many stories are circulating about what to expect during the assembly and ride to Phillip Island.
The partners and stakeholders of the organizing committee as a whole, ask that all riders obey the road and ride rules, and respect their fellow riders, to allow for an incident free MRA Cranbourne GP Run. This is a Ride NOT a Race to the Island to promote good motorcycling.
There has been much talk of undercover police or unmarked bikes being amongst the ride. As a member of the organizing committee for this event, I have asked those members of Victoria Police who are members of the committee, and even they have no knowledge of the placement or use of unmarked bikes.
But they have stated that quite a few off duty officers will be riding their own bikes in the event as the dedicated motorcyclists and GP fans that most participants are. So should anyone break the law, even though they may be off duty, these officers can still take down your details and have an infringement notice or summons issued after the event.
Also the implementation of the new “Anti Hoon Laws” will be enforced this year. So if you choose to do a burn out during the assembly and wave off, or a sustained mono/wheelie during the ride, you can expect that there is a fair chance your bike will be impounded for a minimum of 48 hours. To give you an idea, a vehicle impounded in the Cranbourne-Narre Warren area will incur a release fee of approximately $530.00 plus any relevant fines. If you are not already aware, the storage facility for impounded vehicles is situated at Essendon Airport, so you also have a fair travel to retrieve your pride and joy.
As in previous years, we cannot discount the fact that Police Command may or may not place mobile speed cameras along the route. Whilst they are not expected during the procession, they will be active along with roving patrols during the whole of the Moto GP event. And as in recent years, the MRAA cannot be held responsible for anyone’s breaking of the speed limits.
The actual procession ride to Phillip Island will be conducted as in recent years, two Police solo units leading the procession at pace of 10-20 kph below the posted speed limit to help keep the ride as a single group and lessen the rubber band effect of riders racing to catch the pack, then suddenly slowing when they do catch the pack. The main reason for this, is to keep the pack as a whole traveling at one constant speed and minimize sudden stopping that may cause accidents. A third Police solo unit will patrol up down the procession, keeping an eye on rider behavior, along with the marshals placed throughout the pack .
Whilst marshals have no legal standing, they are required to report any abhorrent behavior during the ride to the relevant authorities.
All riders are asked that they ride in staggered formation, and maintain safe distances between all other bikes, whilst traveling in the left hand lane only of the dual carriageway. Victoria Police would ask that riders remain in one lane in the ride so people not wishing to partake in the MRA Cranbourne GP Run have the opportunity to pass the ride safely. The ride as stated will be at led by Victoria Police at 10-20 KM/H below the posted speed limit and the opportunity to pass should be available to all motorists using the South Gippsland Highway - even those Not attending the event.
Added to all this, we have changed road conditions from previous years with the inclusion of two new roundabouts at the South Gippsland Hwy – Baxter-Tooradin Rd. and South Gippsland Hwy – Westernport Rd. intersections. These roundabouts will be closed to traffic entering from the processions right during the time it takes for the procession to pass.
It also asked by the MRAA, Victoria Police and the organizing committee as a whole, that all riders obey the road and ride rules, and respect their fellow riders, to allow for an incident free MRA Cranbourne GP Run.
Our main aim is to have a safe, incident free and enjoyable ride for all involved.
Shane
MRA Cranbourne Organising Committee
The partners and stakeholders of the organizing committee as a whole, ask that all riders obey the road and ride rules, and respect their fellow riders, to allow for an incident free MRA Cranbourne GP Run. This is a Ride NOT a Race to the Island to promote good motorcycling.
There has been much talk of undercover police or unmarked bikes being amongst the ride. As a member of the organizing committee for this event, I have asked those members of Victoria Police who are members of the committee, and even they have no knowledge of the placement or use of unmarked bikes.
But they have stated that quite a few off duty officers will be riding their own bikes in the event as the dedicated motorcyclists and GP fans that most participants are. So should anyone break the law, even though they may be off duty, these officers can still take down your details and have an infringement notice or summons issued after the event.
Also the implementation of the new “Anti Hoon Laws” will be enforced this year. So if you choose to do a burn out during the assembly and wave off, or a sustained mono/wheelie during the ride, you can expect that there is a fair chance your bike will be impounded for a minimum of 48 hours. To give you an idea, a vehicle impounded in the Cranbourne-Narre Warren area will incur a release fee of approximately $530.00 plus any relevant fines. If you are not already aware, the storage facility for impounded vehicles is situated at Essendon Airport, so you also have a fair travel to retrieve your pride and joy.
As in previous years, we cannot discount the fact that Police Command may or may not place mobile speed cameras along the route. Whilst they are not expected during the procession, they will be active along with roving patrols during the whole of the Moto GP event. And as in recent years, the MRAA cannot be held responsible for anyone’s breaking of the speed limits.
The actual procession ride to Phillip Island will be conducted as in recent years, two Police solo units leading the procession at pace of 10-20 kph below the posted speed limit to help keep the ride as a single group and lessen the rubber band effect of riders racing to catch the pack, then suddenly slowing when they do catch the pack. The main reason for this, is to keep the pack as a whole traveling at one constant speed and minimize sudden stopping that may cause accidents. A third Police solo unit will patrol up down the procession, keeping an eye on rider behavior, along with the marshals placed throughout the pack .
Whilst marshals have no legal standing, they are required to report any abhorrent behavior during the ride to the relevant authorities.
All riders are asked that they ride in staggered formation, and maintain safe distances between all other bikes, whilst traveling in the left hand lane only of the dual carriageway. Victoria Police would ask that riders remain in one lane in the ride so people not wishing to partake in the MRA Cranbourne GP Run have the opportunity to pass the ride safely. The ride as stated will be at led by Victoria Police at 10-20 KM/H below the posted speed limit and the opportunity to pass should be available to all motorists using the South Gippsland Highway - even those Not attending the event.
Added to all this, we have changed road conditions from previous years with the inclusion of two new roundabouts at the South Gippsland Hwy – Baxter-Tooradin Rd. and South Gippsland Hwy – Westernport Rd. intersections. These roundabouts will be closed to traffic entering from the processions right during the time it takes for the procession to pass.
It also asked by the MRAA, Victoria Police and the organizing committee as a whole, that all riders obey the road and ride rules, and respect their fellow riders, to allow for an incident free MRA Cranbourne GP Run.
Our main aim is to have a safe, incident free and enjoyable ride for all involved.
Shane
MRA Cranbourne Organising Committee
SO out of the few that are left NOT attending the GP is anyone doing the Cranbourne Ride 
