Weather Incidents

Only call 999 in emergency situations.

Please contact the appropriate agency about weather related queries. Information about road conditions, weather and flooding can be found at the following sites:

Roads and travel advice

• BEAR Scotland
• Traffic Scotland
• Moray Firth Radio
• Scotland Transerv
• Traveline Scotland

Environmental conditions

• Met Office
• SEPA Flooding
• sportscotland Avalanche Information Service

Local Councils and Government Agencies

• Weather Wise - information from the Scottish Government
• Highlands and Islands Strategic Co-ordinating Group
• Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
• Highland Council
• Orkney Islands Council
• Shetland Isles Council

Roadworthiness Checks

Before you start to drive you should ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy. Carry out the following checks.

- Visual examination of the exterior for damage or defects.
- Tools and jack are present and in good order.
- Wheels in good order and nuts secure (do not over-tighten, especially with alloy wheels).
- Tyres – check all the tyres, including the spare, for;
		Damage
		Tread depth
		Pressure (pressure settings are only accurate when tyres are cold)
		Compatibility of type
- Adequate fuel, oil, water, windscreen wash and other fluids.
- Fan belt in good condition and correctly tensioned.
- Lights in working order including;
		High intensity foglights
		Indicators
		Reversing lights
		Brake lights
- Windscreen wipers and washers in good condition.
- Horn working correctly.
- Fire extinguisher present and in working order.
- All glass clean – windows inside and out, lenses, mirrors.

A useful aid to remember the key points to check is:

P petrol

O oil

W water

E electrics

R rubbers (tyres & wipers)