§ Mr. ButcherTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made on whether traffic light phasing at junctions where congestion occurs regularly is examined and, if necessary, re-phased frequently enough.
§ Mr. NorrisThe timing of traffic lights is for local highway authorities, who make their own arrangements for assessment. In London, reviews are normally on a three year cycle, to allow for changes in traffic densities. But modern systems of urban traffic control where they are installed are self-adapting and so do not need regular review.
§ Mr. ButcherTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will visit the United States of America to examine the effect on urban traffic flow of permitting traffic to turn right through red lights if the driver is satisfied that there is no oncoming traffic entering the junction from the left.
§ Mr. NorrisMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport will take every opportunity to listen to United States experience on a range of topics including all aspects of urban traffic flow.