Council puts pupils' safety first on Sutherland roads

The new speed limits came into force this week at Melvich and Gledfield Primary Schools. These additions bring the total number of schools benefiting from part time speed limits in Sutherland to 6 and in Highland to 33 at present.

These part time speed limits at Melvich and Gledfield come at the same time that drivers in the Highlands are being warned 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) recently issued a joint warning to motorists that if they are caught speeding near Highland schools where a part time 20mph limit is in place, then robust enforcement action will be taken by both the Police and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

Drivers travelling near the Sutherland schools should be aware that the 20mph part time speed limit applies on school days, Mondays to Fridays at the following schools:

Melvich Primary from 08.30 to 09.05; and 15.00 to 15.15; and

Gledfield Primary from 08.30 to 09.05; and 15.30 to 15.45.

For further information about the 20mph programme please contact: Drew Anderson, Traffic Technician, Transport, Environmental & Community Service, The Highland Council, Ardross House, 3 Ardross Terrace, Inverness IV3 5NQ Tel: 01463 702649 Fax: 01463 702675 e-mail to: drew.anderson@highland.gov.uk