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Lorry drivers consider go slow protest over average speed cameras

MSP David Stewart is calling for action on slow driving on the A9
MSP David Stewart is calling for action on slow driving on the A9

Lorry drivers in the north could create a rolling blockade on the region’s main trunk road amid growing frustration over the introduction of average-speed cameras in the Highlands.

Motorists using the A9 Inverness-Perth route have reported longer journey times as cars react to the sight of the so-called “yellow vultures”.

The first cameras are now in place north of Perth, prompting motorists to cut their speed, even though the devices are not fully operational.

However, an Inverness lorry driver said yesterday that his colleagues were reporting more dangerous manoeuvres on the road.

Conor McKenna, who led the campaign to increase the speed limit for HGVs from 40mph to 50mph, said that motorists were slamming on their brakes when they first glimpsed the average-speed cameras.

He said: “It is only a matter of time before there is an accident.

“People don’t understand the cameras.”

He also predicted that lorries would end up travelling in convoy along the notorious road.

Mr McKenna said: “We are looking at a go-slow but I need to speak to more drivers about what is happening.”

However, Highland MSP Dave Thompson said the suggestion was “utterly irresponsible”.

He added: “It will not do anyone any good.”

Mr Thompson said he did not believe that motorists would drop their speed drastically because of the cameras.

He said: “Average-speed cameras will ensure that people stick to the limit.”