Council puts the brakes on motorists near Sutherland school

Motorists are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions will be introduced at Stoer Primary School for children’s safety from Monday 23rd June, 2008.

The part time 20mph speed limits will operate on school days when pupils are arriving or departing from the school from 8:45am to 9:15pm; and 3pm to 3:30pm.

Motorists are reminded that if they speed in the vicinity of Highland schools then the penalties will be tough. The Highland Council, Northern Constabulary and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (Highlands and Islands Area) are clear that if motorists are caught speeding near Highland schools, then robust enforcement action will be taken by both the Police and the Procurator Fiscal Service.

For further information about the 20mph programme please contact: The Highland Council TEC Services, Theresa Kemp, Traffic Technician tel:  01463 702779