§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment his Department has made of the impact on traffic control of(a) mini roundabouts and (b) road humps; and if he will make a statement. [5080]
Ms JacksonThe Transport Research Laboratory has recently completed for the Department a major study of the safety aspects of mini roundabouts in relation to traffic flow. The results will be published later this year.
The Department has a programme of research into the effect of road humps and other traffic calming measures on traffic. Road humps have been found to be effective in reducing vehicle speeds and hence accidents in residential areas. The results of this research are published in the form of research reports and traffic advisory leaflets. A selection of leaflets relevant to road humps have been placed in the library.