New Speed Restrictions On Lochaber Roads

Issued: Wednesday 4th January, 2006

NEW SPEED RESTRICTIONS ON FORT WILLIAM ROADS

Motorists in Lochaber 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 Lochaber High School in Fort William from Monday 9th January, 2006. This addition brings the total number of schools benefiting from part time speed limits in Lochaber to 7 and in Highland to 41 at present.

Highland Council’s TEC Services have installed 2 part time 20mph signs on the C54 Corpach Moss Road (Northern Loop – Camaghael) and these are synchronised with other part time 20mph signs on the Trunk Road that have been installed by BEAR Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Executive.

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 Lochaber High School should be aware that the 20mph part time speed limit applies on school days, Mondays to Fridays from 0825 to 0855; 1253 to 1350; 1535 to 1550.

Other schools in Lochaber Area with part time 20mph speed restrictions include Ardgour, Arisaig, Fort William R.C., Inverlochy, Lady Lovat and Lochaline Primaries.