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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 20 November 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 December 2017. It was answered by Baroness Sugg (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 November 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Cycleways

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government under what legislation the siting of cycle lanes is arranged in UK cities and towns; and what steps are taken to ensure that legislation is properly applied.

Answer

The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 prescribe the traffic signs and road markings that can be used on the UK road network including those used for cycle lanes. Local authorities are responsible for the design and installation of cycle lanes and for ensuring that they are signed and marked in compliance with the legislation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3379
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Cycleways
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk