Race Staff Position Descriptions

Traffic Controller

Purpose: To control the flow of traffic at intersections for the safety of riders and other road users.

Arrival Time

Please ensure you arrive at least 1 1/2 hours prior to the published race start time. If by unforseen circumstances you are running late please phone ahead to the Race Director to let them know.

Please take your own car (or go with somebody working on the same corner).

Equipment required

High visibility vest, stop/slow bat, road signs as per traffic management plan, pen. Take the appropriate clothing for the prevailing weather conditions. It gets cold standing in the one spot for two or three hours.

Before the start

Check in and collect folder.
Attend T.C. and C.M. briefing.
Collect the equipment you require.
Check the radio is operating (the channel has been set)

Call Sign

If you have a radio please use the name on your folder as your call sign: eg. LEAD CAR, CAR B, CM 1 etc.

During the event

You have undertaken a serious responsibility,
it will require your full attention.

Make sure that you safety vest is worn correctly.
Do not get distracted by spectators. You need to give this job your full attention.

After the race

Return your folder and radio to the designated person
Return the equipment to the designated person.
Complete your post race task that is on the schedule sheet.
Attend the debriefing

Notify the Race Director before you leave.