Ross-shire visitors the focus of police road safety campaign as 110 vehicles stopped at Kyle of Lochalsh

MORE than 100 vehicles at a Ross-shire visitor hotspot were stopped by police yesterday as part of an awareness campaign aimed at ensuring safety on busy roads.

Members of the Dingwall-based road policing team carried out the operation in Kyle of Lochalsh with a "high volume" of the vehicles stopped including motorhomes, motorbikes and hire cars driven by visitors to Scotland.

A total of 110 vehicles were stopped and checked, as officers engaged with drivers and carried out eyesight tests.

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Constable Matthew Fothergill, of the Dingwall unit, explained: “This was an excellent opportunity to engage with motorists who have travelled to the Highlands to enjoy the stunning scenery it has to offer.

“We recognise that driving in Scotland is quite different to driving in other parts of Europe, and it’s vital road users remember to drive on the left, especially after stopping for a break or refuelling.

“We also took the opportunity to remind motorists that, when a build-up of traffic occurs behind them on the road, they should pull into a layby or passing place to allow vehicles to pass.”

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