Long awaited figures on the number of offenders caught by the A9 average speed cameras will be revealed by police on Monday.
Highland Labour MSP and shadow minister for transport David Stewart revealed the date following a meeting with Scotland’s head of road policing Chief Superintendent Iain Murray,
And it is expected that data on the effect the cameras have on driver behaviour, journey times and number of accidents, will also be revealed on the same day by the A9 Safety Group
The police came under fire this week after missing a promised date January 21 for revealing how many drivers had fallen foul of the “yellow vultures” which went live on October 28 last year.
Transport Scotland and the A9 Safety Group said that the releasing of “offender” figures was entirely a police matter, andthere was little point in releasing their data until after an adequate time had elapsed.
Transport Minister Derek Mackay said: “It is worth keeping in mind that average speed cameras and the 50 mph HGV pilot only went live on the A9 on October 28 last year.
“While we are committed to monitoring their effectiveness, there would be little point in presenting data which doesn’t cover a decent period of time, so that some credible conclusions can at least be drawn.
“Despite only being installed last summer and going live in late October, it is clear that the cameras are already having an impact.
“The number of closures and restrictions on the A9 between Dunblane and Inverness in 2014 was almost 22% lower than in 2013 and the impact of those closures was reduced by over 40% in 2014 compared to 2013.”
SNP ministers insist the cameras will cut the accident and fatality rate on the trunk route between Inverness and Perth.
But campaigners have argued that they would increase frustration, lead to more risky overtaking manoeuvres and increase journey times.