Police weekend watch for bad drivers 7/3/13
Police will be carrying out a weekend-long campaign to highlight the dangers which
exist on country roads.
Northern Constabulary inspector Neil Lumsden, said: "Many dangers exist on rural
or country roads including bends, mud on the road, hidden entrances or junctions
and we would urge drivers and other road users to be aware of these.
“Casualty figures in the Highlands and Islands have seen a steady decline over the
last five years which is encouraging, but one death on our roads is one death too
many. This campaign highlights some of the dangers that exist on country roads, of
which we have many in the Highlands and Islands
He added: "It is also recognised that drivers tend to relax as they approach familiar
roads close to their homes and we would urge people to remain vigilant until they
pull up safely at their destination. Complacency can creep in when drivers feel over
familiar with roads they drive on regularly.
"As well as educating drivers about the dangers of rural roads we will be enforcing
the law in relation to speeding and inappropriate driving and I would encourage all
road users to drive to the conditions and at a speed that is appropriate to the type
of road they are travelling on."
Speeding carries a minimum penalty of a £60 fine and three penalty points on your
driving licence.
In some instances drivers may be convicted of dangerous driving, lose their licence
for at least 12 months and may be ordered to re-sit the driving test.