Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 17 March 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 March 2021. It was answered by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative) on Friday, 26 March 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Cycling: Accidents
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is steps he is taking to protect cyclists from risk of injury as a result of potholes.
- Answer
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On the local road network, local highway authorities have a duty under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 to maintain the highways network in their area. It is important that local highway authorities consider the needs of all road users, especially vulnerable groups such as cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians, when planning their highway maintenance.
In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland responsibility for maintaining the highway rests with the respective devolved administration.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 170634
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Accidents Cycling Injuries Roads Repairs and maintenance
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
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- 2021-03-26 10:15:11 +0000
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