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Written question asked by Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Independent Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 March 2012.


Roads: Pedestrians

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Attlee on 5 March (WA 395) regarding pedestrian priority on pavements, whether they will take action through signage or other means to ensure that cyclists and drivers of motor vehicles are aware of the law.
Answer

The Department for Transport has no plans to take any additional action in this respect. The onus is on all road users to familiarise themselves with the rules of the Highway Codes for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, including those concerning the use of pavements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16372; 736 c160WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Roads: Pedestrians
Monday, 23 April 2012
Written questions
House of Lords
Roads: Pedestrians
Monday, 5 March 2012
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Cycling Motor vehicles Pedestrian areas Pedestrians
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk