§ 31. Mr. LEONARDasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that pedestrians take their guidance from the automatic traffic signals at street crossings; and what steps he proposes to ensure that vehicles filtering off the all-clear road do not cause danger to foot travellers obeying the signals?
Mr. STANLEYIn accordance with the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on Traffic Signs, I propose in the next edition of the Highway Code, to warn pedestrians that it is not safe for them to rely solely on signals when crossing at a road junction but that they should, in addition, pay attention to the 332 movements of traffic and particularly of turning traffic. I also propose to warn drivers of the necessity for care when turning to the left or to the right after passing the green signal.
§ 32. Mr. LIDDALLasked the Minister of Transport if, in order to ensure the greater safety of pedestrians, he will recommend all local authorities to allocate the only points where pedestrians will be permitted to cross any public highway; to have suitable signs erected; and, in as many parts as possible, to have an officer in charge of the crossing?
Mr. STANLEYI have the whole question of better regulation of pedestrian crossing places under consideration and will bear my hon. Friend's suggestion in mind.