HC Deb 20 July 1933 vol 280 cc1979-80
66. Captain LOCKWOOD

asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the increasing number of serious accidents caused by drivers of motor vehicles and others coming out of side roads into main roads without due regard to the safety of those using the main roads; and whether he will take further steps to ensure protection to the users of main roads?

The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Mr. Oliver Stanley)

I am aware that many serious accidents occur at cross-roads, although I have no information that their number is increasing. One of the signs, recommended by the Departmental Committee on Traffic Signs, to indicate the approach to a major road has been approved and highway authorities have already been informed to this effect. My hon. Friend will also be aware that light signals, which are being erected in considerable numbers with the aid of grants from the Road Fund, contribute greatly to the safe movement of traffic at crossroads.

Sir W. BRASS

Is my hon. Friend aware that this practice of marking main roads has been in existence for many years in foreign countries? Why are we always behind foreign countries in these safety measures?