12. Lieut.-Colonel Schofieldasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that many of the "Halt" and "Go Slow" signs in the country have not been modified in accordance with the revised form as indicated in the Highway Code, where it is shown that the apex of the triangle in this sign should be at the bottom and not at the top of the circle; and whether, in view of the fact that it is not possible to prosecute motorists who fail to conform with incorrect signs, he will issue an early directive to all highway authorities instructing them to alter any incorrect "Halt" or "Go Slow" signs under their jurisdiction without delay.
Mr. Braithwaite"Halt" and "Slow" signs of the old type are still legal if they were erected before 14th June, 1950, when the current regulations came into operation.
Lieut.-Colonel SchofieldConsidering that road safety depends very largely on strict adherence to the Highway Code, does not the Minister agree that it is very undesirable to have this mix-up in road signs, and will he ensure that in the new version of the Highway Code the illustrations contained therein are in accordance with the road signs on the road or, alternatively, that the road signs are made to conform with those in the Code?
Mr. BraithwaiteI assure my hon. and gallant Friend that we hope to standardise all these signs in due course. If, in the meantime, he has any specific case in mind, I shall be very pleased to look into it.