PSNI appeal for ‘respect’ ahead of car cruise event on Bank Holiday

Authorities have been urging those taking part in a forthcoming ‘car cruise’ event in Portrush to be respectful of local residents as they take part.
Police check adherence to Covid regulations at check point between Ballymoney and Ballymena ahead of an expected car cruise event in Portrush in February. Photo: Press Eye.Police check adherence to Covid regulations at check point between Ballymoney and Ballymena ahead of an expected car cruise event in Portrush in February. Photo: Press Eye.
Police check adherence to Covid regulations at check point between Ballymoney and Ballymena ahead of an expected car cruise event in Portrush in February. Photo: Press Eye.

The PSNI and Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens were speaking out ahead of the expected event, planned for Monday August 30.

Police have been engaging with local residents and businesses about the event.

District Commander Superintendent Ian Magee said: “We know that the bank holiday weekend at the end of August is typically a busy one on the North Coast and with additional traffic expected we want to make sure that residents and local businesses are kept fully informed. In anticipation of more vehicles on the roads and increased footfall in the towns we will have additional resources on all weekend primarily for public safety.

“We have seen the message the organisers have issued encouraging those attending to be respectful of the town and local residents. This is a welcome step and we would ask that visitors are mindful of parking and engage positively with the local community and businesses.”

Mr Magee said police will have resources in place to manage the flow of traffic but that given the increased visitor numbers, he is asking that the public remain patient and, if possible, use public transport to alleviate queues.

The District Commander also expects local hospitality outlets to be busy throughout the weekend, and said police will be on patrol “to ensure people are socialising safely”.

Mr Magee also reminded visitors about council bye-laws which prevent the consumption of alcohol in public places - and requested that beaches and other shared spaces will be treated with respect.

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Richard Holmes, welcomed the extra resources police are putting into the area.

“We want everyone to enjoy a positive experience in Portrush over the bank holiday weekend including our residents, visitors and the business community,” he said. “I would reiterate the warnings over alcohol, parking and thoughtless driving and in particular remind visitors that we have a zero-tolerance approach to littering.”

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