Lochaber drivers urged to "Go Slow"

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 Lochyside Primary School, Fort William from Monday, 29th May 2006. This addition brings the total number of schools benefiting from part time speed limits in Lochaber to 13 and in Highland to 57 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 Lochyside Primary should be aware that the 20mph part time speed limit applies on school days, from 08:30 to 09:00, 14:30 to 14:45, and 15:15 to 15:30.

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