HC Deb 01 February 1967 vol 740 cc115-6W
Mr. Berry

asked the Minister of Transport if she will authorise the use of flashing lights at appropriate school crossings.

Mr. John Morris

Experiments are under way with illuminated crossing patrol warning signs and portable patrolmen's signs both of which flash when the patrol is operating. Pending the outcome of the experiments my right hon. Friend is prepared to authorise flashing signs of this kind only for trial purposes.

Mr. Berry

asked the Minister of Transport if she will authorise the erection of large warning signs at appropriate school crossings.

Mr. John Morris

The Traffic Signs Regulations already prescribe 3 sizes of school crossing patrol warning signs (the largest having an overall depth of more than 6 feet) which highway authorities are free to use near any places on unrestricted roads where patrols operate. The Traffic Signs Manual recommends the best size for each category of road. These signs are not normally needed where there is a speed limit of 30 m.p.h. or less.