LISTEN: Drivers urged to take things slow this Bank Holiday Monday
Drivers in the North are told to take their foot off the gas this Bank Holiday Monday.
Drivers in the North are told to take their foot off the gas this Bank Holiday Monday.
It's all part of a new police campaign being launched today in a bid to cut the number of fatal accidents across the Highlands.
Officers from Police Scotland will be cracking down on speeding drivers this week.
As well as enforcing speed limits, officers will take every opportunity to interact with drivers and other road users, particularly those from vulnerable groups (such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists) to educate them about the inherent dangers associated with speeding and driving at inappropriate speed.
Inspector John Barron has been speaking to MFR News:
Head of Road Policing Chief Superintendent Andy Edmonston, added: “Police Scotland is committed to making our country’s roads safer. Communities across the country continually tell us that road safety and speeding are issues of concern for them, that is why reducing road casualties and fatalities remains one of our top policing priorities. “Vulnerable road users accounted for nearly half (95) of all road fatalities in 2014 and a further 3348 suffered injury. “We want people to realise the potentially devastating effects their driving can have on others, especially vulnerable road users. “Speed limits are there for a reason and show the maximum speed at which it is permitted to drive, however drivers also need to drive according to the prevailing conditions, adjusting speed accordingly if it is wet, foggy or the sun is low for example. This may result in a safe speed being considerably below the posted limit.” “We are committed to achieving the Scottish Government’s 2020 casualty reduction targets. By driving at an appropriate speed and being aware of road conditions, you can help us reduce the number of casualties on Scotland’s roads and make the roads safer.”