Written question asked by David Marshall (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 1997. It was answered by John Watts (Conservative) on Monday, 24 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Answer: Mr. David Marshall: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to improve road markings and signposting; and if he will make a statement. [17363] Mr. Watts: The placing and maintenance of road signs and markings is the responsibility of the traffic authority--in England, the local traffic authority for local roads, and the Highways Agency on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport for trunk roads and motorways. The signs and markings used are required to conform with regulations, principally the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994, made jointly by the Secretaries of State for Transport, Scotland and Wales, or to be specially authorised by the Secretary of State. My Department is currently preparing a statutory instrument to amend the TSRGD to include new sign designs in response to changing traffic management needs and techniques. Work is also in hand to update the joint guidance published by the three Departments on the correct design and use of signs.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 17363; 291 c54W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Safety Roads Road traffic control Road signs and markings Statutory instruments
Legislation: Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994