§ 57. Mr. Bessellasked the Minister of Transport whether he will order a new inquiry into the advisability of applying to all motor vehicles the rule of yielding at intersections to traffic on the right.
§ Mr. Tom FraserThis proposal has been examined several times in the past and rejected. The new Traffic Signs Regulations at present before the House prescribe new signs, including road markings, which will he used to distinguish the minor from the major road at virtually all junctions. I am sure these will be much clearer than any general rule which, as abroad, would necessarily have numerous and confusing exceptions.
§ 70. Mr. Solomonsasked the Minister of Transport whether he will make regulations prohibiting the parking of vehicles in the vicinity of schools, and particularly the temporary stopping of ice cream vendors' vans there.
§ Mr. Tom FraserNo. The new Traffic Signs Regulations prescribe a carriageway marking with the words "SCHOOL ENTRANCE" to indicate that part of a carriageway outside a school which should be kept clear of stationary vehicles. Where such markings have already been authorised they have been found to be generally effective. When, however, this marking is not observed it is open to the competent authority to impose a waiting restriction under powers which are already available. 85W It is in any case illegal under the general law for a vehicle to park any where it causes danger or unnecessary obstruction. Nevertheless, I am looking urgently into the safety problem of children and ice cream vans.