Orkney Islands Council has opened a consultation for a 20mph limit in Finstown. It is also proposed to extend the 30mph limit.
Views Sought on 20mph for Finstown
Keeping Our Dogs Safe in Winter
The Veterinary charity PDSA has published advice about keeping our dogs safe especially in winter when we are out and about
Editorial: The Need For Speed
This week councillors in Orkney got themselves in quite a fankle debating whether or not there should be a 20mph speed limit in Finstown.
Images from Orkney’s Road Safety Event
More images from today’s road safety event in Kirkwall
Orkney Road Safety Event
An important Road Safety event is underway in Kirkwall’s Broad Street today, 2nd July. There are indoor and outdoor displays and information.
Finstown Road Safety Consultation
The consultation is open until Monday 21st March.
New Highway Code rules
“The changes are intended to clarify some areas of confusion and introduce a new ‘hierarchy of priority’ which puts safety, and pedestrians, first. “
UK Government ‘Pauses’ Roll Out of Smart Motorways
For our many readers who drive south here’s an update on smart motorways
Winter Road Safety for Dogs and Cats
In Road Safety Week (15-21 November 2021) PDSA, a national vet charity is urging pet owners to be aware of the dangers that roads and traffic can pose.
Life on the Road: Advice for Older Drivers
Life on the Road aims to enable drivers aged 65 and over to stay on the road safely for as long as possible
