§ Mr. Boardmanasked the Minister of Transport if, in view of the number of fatal accidents caused by heavy vehicles being parked without rear lights on roads, he will introduce legislation making it compulsory for all heavy vehicles to carry independent warning lights in case of a vehicle having to be so parked.
§ Mr. MarplesIt is an offence to leave a heavy vehicle unlit on the road in darkness. To deal with temporary obstructions I propose shortly to make regulations authorising the use of special warning signs. When there has been some experience of their use in this country, I will consider whether legislation should be introduced making it compulsory to carry these signs.