§ Mr. Kershawasked the Minister of Transport what were the comparative accident figures for the stretch of A.4 west of Reading before and after the white passing line experiment was put in hand; and whether she will evaluate these figures, having regard to seasons, volume of traffic, weather and other relevant factors.
§ Mr. John MorrisOffset-double white lines were laid on this length of road in October 1962. There were 81 accidents in the three years after the lines had been laid compared with 62 in the preceding three years. Taking into account the increased volume of traffic, these figures represent no significant change in the accident rate.
The accident figures for this section of the A.4 will be considered, along with all the other relevant factors, in evaluating the trials.