HC Deb 28 November 1962 vol 668 cc54-5W
64. Mr. Holt

asked the Minister of Transport if he will take steps to give local authorities full power to authorise the provision of "Halt" signs in their area in order to save time and increase safety.

Mr. Hay

No. When "Halt" signs were authorised by local authorities, their number increased to such an extent that they were frequently ignored and much of their value as a safety measure was lost. Central control is necessary to ensure that they are used only where limited visbility makes it essential for every driver on the minor road to stop.