§ 68. Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will initiate a Government propaganda programme on the need for motorists to effect proper flashing light signals when changing lanes on motorways, in view of the accidents arising from failure to do so.
§ Dr. GilbertI accept that there is room for improvement in the giving of signals by direction indicators on motorways and other roads. It would, however, in the present circumstances of financial constraint be difficult to justify diverting resources to a campaign devoted specifically to this subject. The need for correct signalling is stressed in the Highway Code, the official manual "Driving", and in other publicity currently in issue.