§ 62. Mr. Godman Irvineasked the Minister of Transport if he will now take steps to ensure that parking may only take place if the vehicle is pointing in the same direction as the adjacent flow of traffic.
§ Vice-Admiral Hughes HallettNo, Sir. The contrary practice is already illegal at night but I do not consider that its general prohibition by day would be justified. There are roads on which in day time it can be done without danger, others where its prohibition would involve the dangers of U-turns or the crossing of streets on foot.
§ Mr. IrvineWill my hon. and gallant Friend have another look at this matter, as in many other countries it has been found to be most beneficial, especially when darkness is approaching, when it is found to be most useful for avoiding accidents?
§ Vice-Admiral Hughes HallettI appreciate that and the practice is illegal 380 after dark, as my hon. Friend knows, but by day there are other considerations, such as the danger of forcing people to cross the road and making U-turns.