Council puts the Brakes on Drivers

The new speed limits will come into force at Tarbat Old Primary School in Portmahomack from Monday 9th January, 2006. This addition brings the total number of schools benefiting from part time speed limits in Ross and Cromarty to 9 and in Highland to 39 at present.

Motorists are being 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 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 Tarbat Old Primary should be aware that the 20mph part time speed limit applies on school days, Mondays to Fridays from 08.40 to 09.00; 12.30 to 13.15; 14.30 to 14.45; and 15.00 to 15.15.

The other schools in Ross and Cromarty Area with part time 20mph speed restrictions include Conon, Hilton of Cadboll, Lochcarron, Maryburgh, Mulbuie, Newmore and Tarradale Primaries and Invergordon Academy.

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