The A85 Trunk Road (Comrie) (Temporary 20mph and 30mph Speed Restrictions) Order 2025
Introduction
The A85 Trunk Road (Comrie) (Temporary 20mph and 30mph Speed Restrictions) Order 2025 is a statutory instrument made by the Scottish Ministers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The Order introduces temporary speed restrictions on a section of the A85 trunk road in Comrie, Perth and Kinross.
Purpose of the Order
The purpose of the Order is to improve road safety and reduce the risk of accidents on the A85 trunk road in Comrie. The Order will introduce temporary speed restrictions of 20mph and 30mph on a section of the road where there have been a number of accidents in recent years.
Details of the Speed Restrictions
The Order will introduce the following temporary speed restrictions on the A85 trunk road in Comrie:
- A 20mph speed restriction between the junction of the A85 and the A822 (Main Street, Comrie) and the junction of the A85 and the C3004 (Perth Road, Comrie).
- A 30mph speed restriction between the junction of the A85 and the C3004 (Perth Road, Comrie) and the junction of the A85 and the A823 (Crieff Road, Comrie).
Duration of the Order
The Order will come into force on 20th February 2025 and will remain in force for a period of 18 months. The Scottish Ministers may extend the duration of the Order by a further 18 months if they consider it necessary.
Enforcement
The speed restrictions imposed by the Order will be enforced by the Police Scotland. Drivers who exceed the speed limits could be fined or prosecuted.
Consultation
The Scottish Ministers consulted with the local community and other interested parties before making the Order. The consultation process included a public consultation event held in Comrie on 13th December 2024.
Conclusion
The A85 Trunk Road (Comrie) (Temporary 20mph and 30mph Speed Restrictions) Order 2025 is a necessary measure to improve road safety and reduce the risk of accidents on the A85 trunk road in Comrie. The Order will be in force for a period of 18 months and will be enforced by the Police Scotland.
The A85 Trunk Road (Comrie) (Temporary 20mph and 30mph Speed Restrictions) Order 2025
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