Back to school slowly at Ross School

Motorists are being advised by The Highland Council that part time 20mph speed limits will come into place tomorrow (Tuesday 19th August) at Marybank Primary School when the new term starts.

The new speed limits will apply on school days at the following times:

• Mondays to Fridays from 8:30 to 8:50am, 12:30 to 12:45pm, and 1:15 to 1:30pm;

• Mondays to Thursdays from 3 to 3:15pm, and 3:30 to 3:45pm; and

• Fridays only from 12:30 to 12:45.

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 Procurator Fiscal Service.

The Highland Council reported at its TEC Services committee last week that 157 Highland schools have a 20mph limit in place. A remaining 48 schools will have speed limits installed but the majority of these are at an advanced stage, waiting for site works to be completed or power supplied. Reports have shown that in the majority the 20mph limits have been welcomed and favourable comments have been received from parents and teachers.