Highland MP calls for 11th hour rethink on A9 cameras
Badenoch and Strathspey MP Danny Alexander has called on Keith Brown to "break the habit of a lifetime" and finally listen to Highlanders over the installation on average speed cameras on the A9.
The cameras are due to go live at 0.01am next Tuesday despite the opposition of thousands of Highlanders who have signed petitions against them.
Mr Alexander has been a vocal opponent of the average speed cameras which he believes will only add to driver frustration which is the main cause of accidents.
He has set out a number of alternatives to the average speed cameras, such as better signage, chevrons on the road to mark distance, and increased use of police patrols at black spots.
Mr Alexander said: "With just days until the cameras become operational, time is running out for Keith Brown to prove he cares what Highlanders think.
"He has been described as someone who will listen as he makes his plea to become SNP deputy.
"But there has so far been no evidence that he is prepared to listen to thousands of Highlanders who do not want his yellow vultures on the A9.
"Time and time again, the SNP Government in Edinburgh have been told to allow alternative measures time to succeed. They have failed to listen, much as pleas to accelerate the dualling of the A9 have fallen on deaf ears of SNP Ministers.
"Keith Brown should take this weekend to reflect and, instead of turning on the cameras, break the habit of a lifetime by listening to the wishes of Highlanders."
