Written question asked by Lord Higgins (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 November 1997. It was answered by Baroness Hayman (Labour) on Monday, 24 November 1997.

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Hayman, Baroness

Question

Whether they favour the recent increases in the height of traffic islands in the centre of main roads; and what studies they have made to establish whether this increases the risk of damage to vehicles, injury and loss of life; if an island is accidentally hit.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

583 c100WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Accidents Measurement Safety Roads Road traffic control Standards specifications