Mud Flaps

HC Deb 05 February 1964 vol 688 cc156-7W

93. Mr. Hocking

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will introduce regulations to make it compulsory for mud flaps to be fitted to all vehicles.

Mr. Marples

I understand that the work of the Road Research Laboratory on the problems of spray may lead to useful results, particularly for heavy vehicles. Practical experiments are continuing. The Laboratory's studies include rigid mudguards and flaps. When conclusions have been reached, I will consider whether new Regulations should be made.