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General Traffic Control Guidelines <br /> Race Marshals <br /> Marshal Control <br /> Race marshals are positioned on smaller side roads that do not require the full-time <br /> presence of a law enforcement officer. In general these are smaller rural roads and non- <br /> signalized intersections. These marshals work with the advance fixed post CHP units to <br /> ensure that all roads are controlled as the race passes. <br /> The purpose of the marshal is to control traffic once the lead elements of the race reach a <br /> position. Once the lead law enforcement unit in the race reaches a location, traffic is not <br /> allowed to move towards the race. Depending on location traffic may be allowed to move <br /> away from the race or cross the course during this time. <br /> Once the lead elements of the race have passed a location and the race grows closer, <br /> traffic at intersection will not be allowed on course until the race passes. <br /> Once the final law enforcement vehicle passes a location, all intersections are reopened <br /> and traffic flows as normal. <br /> As the race expands and contracts, law enforcement and marshals vehicles are redeployed <br /> to fill any of the small gaps and keep side traffic or traffic pulled off the road from <br /> interfering with the race. <br /> Law Enforcement Control <br /> Law Enforcement will handle traffic control in different ways depending on the terrain <br /> and road type. <br /> In the case of short sections of road, traffic at intersections controlled by CHP will not be <br /> allowed to advance towards the riders as the race is inbound. This is especially important <br /> in areas with no shoulders, steep descents and limited site distances. <br /> In these cases traffic is held or diverted as a race enters the far intersection on a stretch or <br /> roadway. This has the advantage of providing the race with a clear path of travel while <br /> not forcing people to pull off of on a non-optimal shoulder. <br /> Contingency Plans <br /> Weather <br /> The Amgen Tour of California is generally considered a "Rain or Shine" event, however <br /> there are instances that would cause the neutralization, delay or stoppage of the event. <br />