§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will summarise in the Official Report the main changes in the revised highway code; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyI have sent a copy of the highway code and a summary of the changes to each Member of Parliament.
The main changes are:
- —new advice on drinking and driving;
- —additional advice on the safety of children in cars;
- —stronger emphasis on the needs and problems of vulnerable road users; pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists;
- —information about speed limits;
- —additional advice on car security;
- —new advice on the use of car telephones.