HC Deb 24 February 2003 vol 400 cc294-5W
Mr. Pickles

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what guidelines and duties there are for local authorities on the imposition of traffic calming measures in mixed residential and industrial areas. [98865]

Mr. Jamieson

There is no specific duty on local highway authorities to impose traffic calming measures. However, they may wish to consider introducing them to meet their duty to have, as far as practicable, safe movement of traffic on roads within their area. Any measures implemented must be in accordance with the "Highways (Road Humps) Regulations 1999" or the "Highways (Traffic Calming) Regulations 1999", including the requirement to consult with representatives of those likely to be affected. The Department has issued guidance on traffic calming including Traffic Advisory Leaflets, and the Road Safety Good Practice Guide and has contributed to guidelines published by professional bodies.