Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Thursday, 11 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 July 2019. It was answered by Michael Ellis (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 July 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Road Signs and Markings: Languages
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, in what languages he plans to display electronic road signs on road closures on A-roads and motorways.
- Answer
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Using foreign languages on Variable Message Signs (VMS) to provide roadworks information was piloted in early 2019 for a limited time on the M6 and A66 in Cumbria. There are no current plans to roll out the use of foreign languages on VMS in any other parts of the country.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 276150
- Session
- 2017-19
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Closures Languages Roads Road signs and markings
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