§ Mr. Raymond Fletcherasked the Minister of Transport if he will revise the Highway Code in view of the confusion created by the two forms of Slowing down signal, one of which is identical to the Turning left signal.
§ Mr. MarshNeither of the two signals in the Code for slowing down—the stop light signal and the arm signal—is the same as the turning left signal.
The new Code provides for the use of the near-side direction indicator to indicate an intention to stop on the left as well as to turn left. This recognises a practice already followed by many drivers; it is one which I consider will contribute to the convenience and safety of road users and its inclusion in the Code makes the position clear.