§ Mr. John H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for the Environment, when reviewing the Highway Code, in view of the need to maintain uniform standards in different situations, whether he will consider the adequacy of the length of wavy lines before each pedestrian crossing, bearing in mind different speed limits, and the different speeds of oncoming traffic.
§ Mr. CarmichaelLocal authorities may already extend the standard length of the zigzag areas at zebra crossings to approximately 38 metres, depending on the visibility of the crossing to approaching drivers and actual approach speeds. Guidance on the laying of markings was given in 1971 and I am sending a copy of the circular to the hon. Member.