More signs are needed to raise awareness about the use of passing places on single track roads says MP Angus MacNeil.
Mr MacNeil suggests the correct use of passing places should be promoted so motorists unfamiliar with single track roads understand that they are not just for oncoming traffic but also to allow overtaking.
Often a convoy of vehicles end up stuck behind a driver leisurely admiring the scenery while failing to pull in.
Many visitors have never encountered single track roads for the first time when you arrive in Scotland
The MP has written to transport minister Michael Matheson over the issue.
Angus MacNeil said: "This can be very frustrating for locals, particularly when people are driving very slowly, admiring the scenery but do not use passing places to allow for overtaking.
"Locals going about their day-
“This problem is becoming more acute each summer as visitor numbers increase and while we warmly welcome visitors, it must be understood that passing places are not just for oncoming traffic but also to allow for overtaking.
“I have written to the transport minister to suggest that this issue is addressed with a view to increasing the promotion on the correct use of passing places.
“Signs at various points along single track roads with short sharp message "Let cars behind past" may help. Local authorities may also want to apply their thinking to the problem as well."
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