Written question asked by Lord Laird (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 July 2011.

Roads: Speed Limits

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to encourage motor cyclists to comply with the speed limit in built-up areas.

Answer: All road users must comply with speed limits. The setting of speed limits on local roads is the responsibility of local highway authorities and the enforcement of these is for local police forces. In line with the localism agenda, all local authorities have the autonomy to decide whether to introduce traffic-calming measures such as speed humps or shared space to reduce all vehicle speeds, including motor cyclists. The Government THINK! Campaign on motor cycle safety includes messages to motor cyclists encouraging further training and responsible riding: http://think. direct.gov.uk/motorcycles.html.

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