§ 27. Mr. Russellasked the Minister of Transport if he will have signs indicating their lengths erected at each end of all sections of dual carriageways as is done on A.1 in Yorkshire.
§ Mr. HayThe signs on A.1 in Yorkshire are temporary ones to help drivers to recognise which sections are completed whilst reconstruction work is taking place over a long strength of the road. We do not think such notices are necessary elsewhere, since adequate warning of change is normally given by the customary "Dual carriageway" and "Two way Traffic" signs.
§ Mr. RussellWould not my hon. Friend agree that it is very helpful when overtaking at night to know the length of a stretch of dual carriageway? Is he aware that two particularly short stretches on the A.5, not long after one gets on to it after leaving the M.1, are very deceptive? One might think that there is quite a long stretch in which to overtake, but it is not at all safe.
§ Mr. HayI will bear that in mind. I have no evidence at the moment to show that the customary warning signs which we use do not provide an answer to the problem.