Brakes on drivers

Motorists in Inverness are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions will be introduced at another school in the area, for children’s safety.

The new speed limits will come into force at Merkinch Primary School in Inverness from Monday 9th January, 2006. This addition brings the total number of schools benefiting from part time speed limits in Inverness Area to 7 and in Highland to 40 at present.

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 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 Merkinch Primary should be aware that the 20mph part time speed limit applies on school days, Mondays to Fridays from 8.35 to 9.00am; 2.30 to 2.45pm; and 3.00 to 3.15pm.

Other schools in Inverness Area with part time 20mph speed restrictions include Balloch, Cannich Bridge, Cauldeen, Cradlehall, Dalneigh and Duncan Forbes Primaries.