HC Deb 29 October 1945 vol 415 c173W
Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of War Transport whether, in view of the rapidly increasing load of traffic on the roads, he will issue a reminder to motorists that pedestrians have a right of way at all pedestrian crossings.

Mr. Barnes

All drivers of vehicles and cyclists should approach a pedestrian crossing at a speed which will enable them to stop before reaching the crossing. I hope that the publicity which will be given by this Question and answer will be sufficient to remind road users of their obligations. During the war there was a certain laxity in the observance of the Pedestrian Crossing Places Regulations, but the police have been asked to give special attention to the matter, and I hope that their efforts will help to increase the general standard of road behaviour.

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