Drivers urged to go slow in Inverness and Culloden

Motorists in Inverness and Culloden areas are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions will be introduced at two more schools, for children’s safety.

The new speed limits will come into force at Drummond School and Culloden Academy from Tuesday 26th September, 2006. This addition brings the total number of schools benefiting from new speed limits in Inverness area to 19 and in Highland to 77 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 20mph limit is in place, then robust enforcement action will be taken by both the Police and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

The new 20mph speed limits will the come into affect Mondays to Fridays during school term times at Drummond School from 08:50 to 09:20 and 14:55 to 15:15; and at Culloden Academy from 08:20 to 08:40; 12:40 to 13:30; and 15:15 to 15:35.

The other schools in Inverness Area with 20mph speed restrictions are: Ardersier, Balloch, Beauly, Cannich Bridge, Cauldeen, Cradlehall, Dalneigh, Drakies, Duncan Forbes, Hilton, Kinmylies, Merkinch, Muirtown and Tomnacross Primaries; and Charleston and Inverness Royal Academies, and Inverness High.