HC Deb 10 February 1965 vol 706 cc95-6W
73. Sir B. Janner

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the introduction of different colourings on roads as a Highway Colour Code is being extended in the United States of America in consequence of its effectiveness in reducing accidents there, as has been the case in other countries; what study he has made of this; and whether he will consider the use of this on appropriate roads in this country.

74. Mr. Fisher

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will adopt the method of coloured road surfaces as a means of reducing accidents, as used in the United States of America.

Mr. Tom Fraser

Trials have been conducted in this country with the use of coloured materials for safety reasons and also for ease of identification. The Worboys Committee referred to the matter in its Report and I shall continue to keep it under review in the light of experience here and abroad.

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