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‘Slow’ protests cause serious disruption in Aberdeen and Inverness

Two tractors took part in the fuel price protest on the A92 Stonehaven to Aberdeen road today.  Pic: Newsline Media
Two tractors took part in the fuel price protest on the A92 Stonehaven to Aberdeen road today. Pic: Newsline Media

Tractors and slow-moving vehicles have brought roads across the country to a standstill today in protest over fuel prices.

Two tractors caused eight miles of tailbacks on the A92 Aberdeen to Stonehaven road as they took part in the nationwide action this morning.

The green and yellow tractors were seen slowly going up the A92 from the Goals roundabout.

Further north, two cars slowly made their way over the Kessock Bridge, causing huge tailbacks on the A9 Thurso to Inverness route.

The protests have been held as fuel prices continue to spike across Grampian and the Highlands.

Police are warning drivers to expect “longer than normal” journey times as a result of the disruption.

Chief Inspector Lorraine Napier, from the roads policing unit, said: “We are aware of protests on motorways and trunk roads in Scotland on Monday, July 4.

“We urge all road users to drive within the speed limits and at an appropriate speed for the road conditions to encourage safe and responsible road use for all.

“Nevertheless, drivers should be aware that journey times could be longer than normal, especially on motorways and trunk roads, and make travel plans accordingly.”

Traffic build up heading towards Bridge of Dee on the A92 Stonehaven Road. CR0036718<br />04/07/22<br />Picture by KATH FLANNERY

‘Bring whole of UK to a stand still’

People have taken to social media to commend the efforts of protesters as they appeal for more measures to be put in place to help reduce fuel prices.

Maclean Graeme wrote: “Bring the whole of UK to a standstill I say. Typical government raising prices to line their own pockets, block every road stop every train and ferry.”

Duncan Hobin added: “It’s about time but we should be doing it at the refineries to hurt the fuel giants. Not the motorist who is trying to get to work.”

David Munro, from Elgin, feels the protests need to go on much longer to help get their point across.

He wrote: “It’s a week-long protest needed not a few hours. These politicians and corporations need shown they are nothing without the people.”

Cinders Robinson says she understands people’s frustrations.

She wrote: “I understand why they’re doing it, need a mortgage these days to fuel your car/lorry/tractor up but I hope they allow emergency services through.”

Sheila Mortimer from Mintlaw meanwhile posted that if she had known these protests were happening she would have joined in.

 

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