Icy stretches likely to form on untreated roads overnight

The warning takes effect from 6pm tonight Sunday January 1 2023 and ends at 11am tomorrow Monday January 2 2023.

Icy stretches are likely to form tonight with some injuries from slips and falls are likely on icy surfaces.

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Where surfaces remain wet from previous rain, sleet and snow, icy stretches will form widely on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

Police Scotland say that motorists should always drive to the road conditions.

Road conditions can change without warning, stopping distances will be affected by the weather

When the roads are icy, drive at a slow speed in a high gear and accelerate and brake very gently

Pedestrians should dress for the weather by wearing reflective or bright-coloured clothing so other road users can see them when it's dark or visibility is poor.

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Vehicles can take up to ten times longer to stop on slippery road surfaces so pedestrians should take extra care crossing the road.

Cyclists should use a good set of front and rear lights (white at the front, red at the back), wear clothes that help them to be seen on their bike, such as bright and light reflective items and not to cycle on the pavements, that may be slippery.