Council Puts Brakes On Drivers

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

The new speed limits come into force this week (beginning Monday 23rd January, 2006) at Spean Bridge Primary School. This addition brings the total number of schools benefiting from part time speed limits in Lochaber to 8 and in Highland to 42 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 Spean Bridge Primary should be aware that the 20mph part time speed limit applies on school days, Mondays to Fridays from 0830 to 0900; 1230 to 1330; 1445 to 1500; and 1515 to 1545.

The other schools in Lochaber Area with part time 20mph speed restrictions include Ardgour, Arisaig, Fort William RC, Inverlochy, Lady Lovat, and Lochaline Primaries and Lochaber High.