HC Deb 14 April 1902 vol 106 cc144-5
CAPAIN DONELAN (Cork Co., E.)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he can say what public body has authority to regulate the speed of moter cars in the streets and suburbs of London; what is the maximum speed permitted, and what steps, if any, are taken to prevent excessive speed.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. RITCHIE,) Croydon

The answer to the first Question is the Local Government Board, and to the second, twelve miles an hour, or such lower speed as is reasonable and proper, having regard to the traffic on the highway, and will not endanger the life or limb of any person or be to the common danger of passengers. The police are under detailed instructions to check furious or reckless driving by strict enforcement of the law.

CAPTARIN DONELAN

Are the drivers registered, licensed, or required to pass any test of efficiency?

MR. RITCHIE

I believe not.

A further Question by Mr. FREEMAN THOMAS (Hastings), should, said Mr. RITCHIE, be addressed to the Local Government Board.

MR. FLYNN

Is it not the fact that on the roads leading to London many of these cars go at fifty miles per hour.

[No answer was returned.]