Written Question · S2W-23307 · Session 2
Whether it will confirm that the evaluation of the speeds of vehicles recorded travelling through Cromdale on the A95 between 8 and 15 Augu…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will confirm that the evaluation of the speeds of vehicles recorded travelling through Cromdale on the A95 between 8 and 15 August 2005, when a temporary speed limit of 30 mph was applied, indicate that (a) the highest speeds recorded were in respect of a motorcycle travelling at 92 mph and of a car travelling at 85 mph and (b) 76% of the 24,804 vehicles whose speed was measured were in breach of the speed limit; when the Minister for Transport and Telecommunications became aware of these findings; whether he has made any order to reduce the speed of vehicles travelling through Cromdale, and, if not, whether he will introduce appropriate measures, including an order for a permanent speed limit of 30 mph.
The answer
I can confirm that the evaluationof the speeds of vehicles travelling through Cromdale on the A95 during the trial30mph speed limit from 8 to 15 August 2005 is as stated in the question. I can also confirm thatofficials in the Scottish Executive (now Transport Scotland) receivedthis information in September 2005 and are discussing with BEAR Scotland Ltd andthe police the implications of this information, particularly in relation to theproposed speed limit and any appropriate supporting measures.
Transport Scotland hasthe operational responsibility for this area, and can be contacted for more informationif required.
Transport Scotland hasthe operational responsibility for this area, and can be contacted for more informationif required.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-23307 by reference.