§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it his policy to examine(a) the criteria and (b) the specific railway crossings where incidents show the effectiveness of the hazard warning lights to be reduced by fog; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanA review of the safety of automatic open level crossings was carried out in 1986 by Professor P. F. Stott. His report recommended a number of improvements including revisions to the advance warning signs to reduce sign clutter, and to the backing boards of the "STOP" traffic signs to increase their conspicuity. British Rail has adopted these recommendations and is implementing them.
Advice on driving in fog is contained in the highway code. Drivers should be driving at a speed which enables them to stop within the limits of their vision.