§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he has any plans to introduce legislation to make it obligatory for motorcyclists to use headlights or running lights during daytime.
§ Mr. AtkinsI have no plans at present. I do strongly advise motorcyclists to use dipped headlamps and to wear fluorescent material during the day to help make them more readily seen. This recommendation is included in the highway code.
§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the countries that now have legislation making obligatory the daytime use of motorcycle headlights.
§ Mr. AtkinsComprehensive information is not readily available. However, I understand that the Scandinavian countries, the Netherlands, West Germany, France and New Zealand have such a requirement.