HC Deb 03 June 1991 vol 192 c53W
Mrs. Gorman

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he has any plans to introduce a system of road hazard awareness similar to that in Germany in respect of use by drivers of hazard warning lights and lane discipline.

Mr. Chope

The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 have extended the use of hazard warning lights by allowing drivers on motorways and 70 mph dual carriageways to warn following drivers that they are slowing down because of a temporary obstruction ahead. The law in Germany is similar to that in this country.

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