§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will give consideration to the compulsory carrying of a red luminous portable triangle by motorists in the event of accident or breakdown.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI have been reviewing the question of warnings when a breakdown occurs. Hazard warning lights fitted to vehicles are the most effective means in most cases. Where these cannot be used, I am considering allowing motorists to use traffic cones or similar but collapsible devices to delineate the path round an obstruction. These have a number of advantages over warning triangles, which are not always well suited to modern traffic conditions. I shall make a statement as soon as possible.