Highland drivers urged to “Go Slow”

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

The new speed limits will come into force at Ardersier, Beauly and Tomnacross Primary Schools from Wednesday 28th June, 2006. This addition brings the total number of schools benefiting from part time speed limits in the Inverness area to 13 and in Highland to 64 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 Ardersier Primary should be aware that the 20mph part time speed limit applies on school days, from 08:25 to 09:00, 12:30 to 13:20, 14:30 to 14:45 and 15:00 to 15:15.
 
At Beauly Primary the 20mph part time speed limit applies on school days, from 08:40 to 09:00, 12:15 to 13:35, 14:45 to 15:00, and 15:15 to 15:30 and at Tomnacross Primary from 08:40 to 09:00, 14:30 to 14:45 and 15:15 to 15:30.

The other schools in Inverness Area with part time 20mph speed restrictions are: Balloch, Cannich Bridge, Cauldeen, Cradlehall, Dalneigh, Duncan Forbes, Hilton, Merkinch, Muirtown Primaries and Inverness High.