Skye and Lochalsh drivers urged to 'Go Slow'

Motorists in Skye and Lochalsh are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions will be introduced at another two schools in the area, for children’s safety.

The new speed limits will come into force at Portree and Plockton Primary Schools from Monday, 12th June, 2006. This addition brings the total number of schools benefiting from part time speed limits in Skye and Lochalsh to 3 and in Highland to 59 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 Portree Primary should be aware that the 20mph part time speed limit applies on school days, from 08:40 to 09:15; 12:15 to 13:30; and 15:15 to 15:35
 
At Plockton Primary the 20mph part time speed limit applies on school days, from 08:40 to 09:00; 12:30 to 13:30; and 15:10 to 15:30.

The other school in Skye and Lochalsh Area with part time 20mph speed restrictions is Uig Primary.