HC Deb 26 January 1953 vol 510 c643
3. Sir H. Williams

asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that the practice of vehicles overtaking on the left-hand side is growing rapidly; and whether, in view of this, he will modify the Highway Code.

Mr. Braithwaite

Paragraph 29 of the Highway Code refers to this point, but I will certainly see if we can improve on it in the revision of the Code which is now taking place.

Sir H. Williams

Is it still illegal to overtake on the left-hand side, as distinct from what is said in the Highway Code, which is merely advisory?

Mr. Braithwaite

It is not illegal, but paragraph 29 of the Highway Code does say overtaking should be only on the right except when the driver in front has signalled that he is going to turn right; and the rule does not necessarily apply at roundabouts or on one-way roads.