HC Deb 21 November 1962 vol 667 c1210
22. Mr. Dance

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will consider introducing regulations whereby lorries and trailers of more than a specified length must carry reflectors along the side of their vehicles.

Mr. Marples

I have recently made the Road Vehicles Lighting (Long Vehicles and Trailers) Regulations, 1962, which, from 24th July, 1963, will require motor vehicles and trailers exceeding prescribed lengths to carry marker lamps along their sides. I think my hon. Friend will find that these new requirements serve the purpose he has in mind.

Mr. Dance

May I thank my right hon. Friend for that reply? Does he realise that this will, I believe, go a long way to stop quite serious accidents occurring in the future?

Mr. Marples

I think it will be helpful, and I am terribly grateful to anybody who thanks me.