HC Deb 23 July 1958 vol 592 c405
31. Mr. Batsford

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he will consider amending the traffic Regulations to prohibit vehicles stopping on road intersections.

Mr. Watkinson

As my hon. Friend will realise, there are difficulties in dealing with this matter by Regulation. I will, however, consider whether other means can usefully be taken to deal with the problem.

Mr. Batsford

Does my right hon. Friend agree that the blocking of traffic intersections by stationary vehicles considerably impedes the flow of traffic in urban areas?

Mr. Watkinson

Yes, I do The only difficulty is that probably the solution implies that people who see a green traffic light will not have to move forward so that they block the intersection. It is a difficult situation and I will look at it again.