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California Highway Patrol—Fixed Units <br /> (Varies by Stage) <br /> The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will provide fixed post traffic control ahead of the <br /> race. These units will work to secure intersections ahead of the race in conjunction with <br /> race marshals and CHP Motos. <br /> 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. Side roads are controlled by Type 1 <br /> barricades or a similar device. <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. While these course marshals are <br /> well versed in supporting law enforcement personnel,they have not received traffic <br /> control training. Their primary role will be crowd control and"flagging"the riders at any <br /> turn along the course. At all of these turns, CHP will be on site and will have already <br /> closed the road. <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 />