Speeder caught outside Black Isle school

A DRIVER clocked at more than twice the speed limit outside a Black Isle school will be reported to the procurator fiscal following the second week of a police crackdown.

The "concerning" incident was flagged up as police revealed that more than 30 drivers were dealt with across the Highlands and islands for speeding offences as part of Operation Cedar — Challenge Educate Detect and Reduce.

One motorist was detected in a vehicle travelling at 43mph in a 20mph speed limit outside the Black Isle primary, which has not yet been identified by police.

Inspector Kevin Macleod, who is Police Scotland area inspector for Dingwall, Black Isle and Wester Ross, said: "The number of drivers stopped for speeding offences is concerning, with the incident near a school of particular note.

"The 20mph limits near schools are in place for a reason and exist to keep children and others safe.

"To ignore the limit to such an extent is obviously dangerous and shows no consideration for wider public around schools.

"Drink-driving remains a significant concern and we will continue to work to educate people about the dangers and take action against those who choose to disregard the safety of everyone on the roads."

In total 32 drivers have been dealt with for speeding offences, while two vehicles have been seized during the second week.

A further 20 drivers have been dealt with for a variety of road traffic offences in the area, including driving without insurance, driving licence offences and vehicles being used without an MOT.

Fourteen drivers have been arrested across the Highlands and Islands in relation to drink-driving offences over the past week, with 11 of these offences taking place over the past weekend, police said.

Last week, Chief Inspector Iain MacLelland, who is leading the Cedar campaign, said the number of drivers taking risks was "staggering".