§ 42. Mr. Anthony Marloweasked the Minister of Transport whether, where an orange-coloured beacon is in position by 1013 a zebra crossing, he will give instructions for it to be painted white or some other colour distinctive from that used at the former pedestrian crossings so that drivers in heavy traffic may have warning of their approach to such crossings.
Mr. BraithwaiteI do not think that there would be any advantage in departing from the yellow colour prescribed for these beacons. This is now well known and is distinctive as a warning. It would be confusing to change it.
§ Mr. MarloweIs my hon. Friend aware that many existing yellow beacons now relate to the old crossings and have no significance in relation to the new crossings? Does he not think it would be desirable to have a distinctive colour for use at the zebra crossings, because they cannot be easily picked out in heavy traffic?
Mr. BraithwaiteNo evidence has reached the Department of any public feeling in this matter, and I think that the matter should remain where it is for the time being.