HC Deb 23 February 1944 vol 397 c826
41. Sir Richard Wells

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether, in view of the fact the notice of "Major road ahead" is, owing to the high speeds of modern lorries and motor-cars, not sufficient protection to the public, he will instruct local authorities to erect warning signs on main roads where they cross a secondary road, especially where the crossing is blind.

Mr. Noel-Baker

I regret that I do not think it would be wise to adopt my hon. Friend's proposal to erect warning signs on main roads where they cross a secondary road. Accidents at such cross-roads will be most effectively prevented if drivers entering or crossing a main road from a secondary road remember that it is their responsibility to exercise all necessary care in so doing, and where "Major Road Ahead" signs exist, to comply strictly with the directions which the signs give. The drivers' sense of responsibility might be weakened, if the right of way of main road traffic were not fully maintained.

Mr. Stokes

Will my hon. Friend have the attention of the military authorities particularly drawn to what he has said?