Police urge tourists driving motorhomes in the Highlands to let other drivers past
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'LET other motorists past', motorhome and caravan drivers have been reminded by police after officers led an operation yesterday.
Officers stopped and checked 110 vehicles during efforts "to engage with drivers" in the Kyle of Lochalsh area.
As well as carrying out eyesight tests, police said a high volume of the vehicles they stopped included motorhomes, motorbikes and hire cars driven by visitors to Scotland.
Constable Matthew Fothergill explained that the exercise gave police the "opportunity to remind motorists... to pull into a layby or passing place to allow vehicles to pass".
The constable, who is based within the Dingwall Road Policing Unit, said: “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.”
