That this House notes that the rate of fatal accidents involving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) remains disproportionately high, causing 15 per cent. of all road fatalities despite accounting for only 5.6 per cent. of UK road traffic; recognises that retro-reflective markings along the side and rear of HGVs have been proved to be an effective means of reducing accidents, improving safety for hauliers and all other road users; applauds Reflect for its work on promoting the benefits of these markings; and calls on all haulage companies to sign up to a voluntary code of practice to fit retro-reflective markings on HGVs, prior to it becoming mandatory for newly-registered vehicles in June 2011.

That this House notes that the rate of fatal accidents involving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) remains disproportionately high, causing 15 per cent. of all road fatalities despite accounting for only 5.6 per cent. of UK road traffic; recognises that retro-reflective markings along the side and rear of HGVs have been...

That this House endorses the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety which is aimed at halving the projected increase in road deaths worldwide by 2020 and saving an estimated five million lives; notes the Commission for Global Road Safety's estimate that 1.3 million people will die on the world's roads in 2010 with about 40 times as many seriously injured; recognises that some 90 per cent. of such deaths and injuries will occur in developing countries in many of which death by traffic is a bigger killer than malaria or tuberculosis; deplores the human costs of preventable road carnage which far outweigh the impact of terrorism and regrets the economic costs and service pressures which it brings for many poor countries, estimated at between one and three per cent. of gross domestic product a year; supports the Decade of Action's call for government leadership and meaningful targets in respect of drink-driving, speed, seatbelt and safety helmet use, safer road design and planning, traffic management and vehicle regulation; calls for international donors to support a $300 million action plan from the Make Roads Safe campaign; and welcomes Bloomberg Philanthropies' $125 million contribution towards such a plan.

That this House endorses the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety which is aimed at halving the projected increase in road deaths worldwide by 2020 and saving an estimated five million lives; notes the Commission for Global Road Safety's estimate that 1.3 million people will die on the world's...

That this House notes with concern that less than 10 per cent. of the ??46 billion tax collected each year from motorists is used to maintain Britain's crumbling roads; further notes that following bad weather this winter, areas all over the country have seen an unprecedented increase in potholes, resulting in a 30 per cent. increase in motor claims; is alarmed by reports that the poor state of the local road network is costing the national economy some ??20 billion every year and costs councils an annual ??53 million in compensation claims; calls on the Government to recognise that the national economy, local highway budgets and motorists' wallets would all benefit from regular road maintenance rather than emergency repairs; and further calls on the Government to allocate more money to planned highway maintenance as a matter of urgency, rather than waiting for the next bout of bad weather.

That this House notes with concern that less than 10 per cent. of the ??46 billion tax collected each year from motorists is used to maintain Britain's crumbling roads; further notes that following bad weather this winter, areas all over the country have seen an unprecedented increase in potholes, resulting...

That this House notes that, following the introduction of a new motorcycle test on 27 April 2009, Driving Standards Agency figures show that 50,000 fewer people took the motorcycle test in the period to 31 January 2010 than in the same period in 2008; further notes that 45 learners crashed attempting the new test during its first nine weeks, resulting in 12 hospitalisations; further notes that the majority of crashes occurred during the new swerve and stop exercise, which has been combined into one exercise in Module One of the new test; further notes that this is not obligatory under the European directive which prompted the introduction of the new test; further notes that the new test has resulted in a reduction in test centres, requiring longer journeys for inexperienced riders to access test facilities; is concerned that inaction to tackle this lack of test centres and combined swerve and stop exercise could lead to a decline in the overall number of motorcyclists and the motorcycle industry as a whole; congratulates Motorcycle News and the Motorcycle Action Group on their campaign to have these issues addressed; and calls on the Government to consider separating the two elements of the swerve and stop exercise and to investigate how the availability of test centres could be addressed.

That this House notes that, following the introduction of a new motorcycle test on 27 April 2009, Driving Standards Agency figures show that 50,000 fewer people took the motorcycle test in the period to 31 January 2010 than in the same period in 2008; further notes that 45 learners crashed...

That this House supports the finding of the inquiry into light rail and the city regions conducted by the All-Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group which concludes that modern trams support the transformation of the urban realm and contribute to giving cities the greener and more efficient transport systems they need; and calls on the Department for Transport to act on the recommendations of the report, in particular that the Department should provide greater leadership on light rail by providing a clear national policy, funding framework and centre for expertise, remove biases against modern trams from the appraisal process, and assist in ensuring that the high charges levied by utilities companies in relation to the construction of modern tram schemes are addressed.

That this House supports the finding of the inquiry into light rail and the city regions conducted by the All-Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group which concludes that modern trams support the transformation of the urban realm and contribute to giving cities the greener and more efficient transport systems they need;...

That this House notes the success of Smarter Choices initiatives in providing transport advice and information resulting in significant reductions in car trips and increased use of low carbon transport modes including buses, car sharing, cycling and walking; further notes the success of the Department for Transport's pilot projects in Darlington, Peterborough and Worcester; further notes the Committee on Climate Change's call for a phased national rollout of Smarter Choices schemes in its first annual progress report to Government; further notes Smarter Choices is a low-cost way of cutting carbon emissions; and calls on the Government to announce a phased rollout of Smarter Choices programmes across England.

That this House notes the success of Smarter Choices initiatives in providing transport advice and information resulting in significant reductions in car trips and increased use of low carbon transport modes including buses, car sharing, cycling and walking; further notes the success of the Department for Transport's pilot projects in...

That this House commends the work of community-spirited individuals, public bodies and businesses who ensured that they cleared paths, roads and other public areas of snow and ice during the recent extreme winter conditions; is concerned that there is uncertainty as to whether clearing such spaces might render one responsible for damages should anyone be injured in that space after it had been cleared or partially cleared of snow or ice; is opposed to the where there is a blame there is a claim culture which it believes has undermined the traditional community response to winter conditions and has resulted in roads and paths being much more dangerous; and calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals to clarify the situation so that people, businesses and organisations which clear snow and ice are not threatened with potential legal action as a reward for their public-spirited action.

That this House commends the work of community-spirited individuals, public bodies and businesses who ensured that they cleared paths, roads and other public areas of snow and ice during the recent extreme winter conditions; is concerned that there is uncertainty as to whether clearing such spaces might render one responsible...

That this House recognises the contribution made to local communities of individuals who rise to the challenge posed by severe weather conditions and assist those in need; applauds the voluntary efforts of owners of Land Rovers and similarly capable vehicles who provided emergency assistance during the recent snow and ice, getting midwives and other key public sector staff to work, delivering food and medicine to vulnerable people and digging cars out of snow drifts; and pays tribute to the innovative British research, engineering and production teams that have made Land Rover and Range Rover such adaptable and capable vehicles.

That this House recognises the contribution made to local communities of individuals who rise to the challenge posed by severe weather conditions and assist those in need; applauds the voluntary efforts of owners of Land Rovers and similarly capable vehicles who provided emergency assistance during the recent snow and ice,...

That this House notes with concern that the Government's decision to introduce car parking charges into Richmond Park and Bushy Park will reduce use of the parks for exercise and recreation, especially by people on lower incomes; further notes the massive local opposition expressed in petitions to the Royal Parks Agency; further notes that the Government's approach contrasts with the excellent programme of free access to national museums and galleries; recognises that public transport to the gates of the parks is poor and that public transport is non-existent within the parks so that access to much of the acreage is only by car or for the very fit; realises that car parking will be displaced into residential areas outside the gates, leaving residents with no option except expensive and inconvenient controlled parking zones for the weekends and bank holidays; believes that the proposal is largely irrelevant to the environmental objective of reducing the flow of through traffic; and calls on the Government to meet park users to consider other mechanisms for raising funds and to reverse its decision on introducing car parking charges.

That this House notes with concern that the Government's decision to introduce car parking charges into Richmond Park and Bushy Park will reduce use of the parks for exercise and recreation, especially by people on lower incomes; further notes the massive local opposition expressed in petitions to the Royal Parks...

That this House notes with concern the level of noise that is emitted from modified car exhaust systems; further notes the impact that this anti-social behaviour has on people's daily lives; calls on the Government to consider tightening regulations 54 and 97 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 to ensure that exhaust systems remain in good working order and do not make excessive noise; asks that the Government considers banning from sale exhaust attachments that create a noise nuisance; and further calls on the Government to include a noise exhaust monitor as part of the MOT test.

That this House notes with concern the level of noise that is emitted from modified car exhaust systems; further notes the impact that this anti-social behaviour has on people's daily lives; calls on the Government to consider tightening regulations 54 and 97 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations...

That this House commends the Steer Clear campaign, which encourages all seasonal revellers either to leave their car at home or to appoint a designated driver; furthermore congratulates the Portsmouth News for promoting the campaign, and the 43 pubs that have already signed up, promising to offer a free soft drink to the designated driver in a group of four or more between 6pm and 9pm; encourages the setting up of these initiatives countrywide; and expresses the hope that schemes of this kind will be successful in reducing the level of drink-driving and drink-related road accidents.

That this House commends the Steer Clear campaign, which encourages all seasonal revellers either to leave their car at home or to appoint a designated driver; furthermore congratulates the Portsmouth News for promoting the campaign, and the 43 pubs that have already signed up, promising to offer a free soft...

That this House congratulates Team ASAP for the research project that they undertook as part of the First Lego League Competition; thanks the team's coaches for their voluntary effort; notes that the team conducted interviews with representatives of the emergency services to identify the causes of accidents involving young people; further notes the team's conclusion that high visibility clothing would cut the number of accidents; and calls on the Departments for Children, Schools and Families and for Transport to review the guidance to schools on uniform and include advice on the incorporation of high visibility materials.

That this House congratulates Team ASAP for the research project that they undertook as part of the First Lego League Competition; thanks the team's coaches for their voluntary effort; notes that the team conducted interviews with representatives of the emergency services to identify the causes of accidents involving young people;...

That this House recalls the treacherous conditions last winter on many roads in the Rossendale Valley, particularly those on steep hills; remembers what a stalwart job the then Labour-controlled Lancashire County Council did to ensure that adequate gritting took place and salt and grit bins were provided in those areas where they were needed most; notes how this responsible attitude contrasts starkly with the decision of now Conservative-controlled Lancashire County Council to withdraw these services from the many unadopted roads in Rossendale; considers this will cause undue hardship and inconvenience, not to say risk, especially to the young and the elderly; and calls on the Minister for Local Government to intervene urgently with the council to urge them to reconsider this ill-judged removal of essential services from the people of Rossendale.

That this House recalls the treacherous conditions last winter on many roads in the Rossendale Valley, particularly those on steep hills; remembers what a stalwart job the then Labour-controlled Lancashire County Council did to ensure that adequate gritting took place and salt and grit bins were provided in those areas...

That this House is concerned at Ministry of Justice proposals to change court rules such that chartered physiotherapists will no longer be eligible to act as medico-legal expert witnesses in court cases where individuals have been involved in Low-Value Personal Injury Road Traffic Accidents (LVPI RTAs); notes that physiotherapy professionals are experts in this field, specialising in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment, dealing on a daily basis with injuries of the type produced by such LVPI RTAs; believes that physiotherapy professionals are well-qualified to produce a diagnosis and prognosis which will assist courts and parties to determine a quantum in these cases; supports the Physio First campaign of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy; and urges the Ministry of Justice to withdraw the proposed rule changes.

That this House is concerned at Ministry of Justice proposals to change court rules such that chartered physiotherapists will no longer be eligible to act as medico-legal expert witnesses in court cases where individuals have been involved in Low-Value Personal Injury Road Traffic Accidents (LVPI RTAs); notes that physiotherapy professionals...

That this House is concerned about Government plans to sell off the Dartford Crossing; notes that this crossing is an integral part of the M25 ring road; further notes that EU regulations only allow for tolls as a means of preventing congestion, yet the Dartford Crossing tolls actually cause congestion and increased carbon dioxide emissions; is further concerned that in private ownership toll charges are more likely to be increased; and therefore calls on the Government to remove the tolls and make the crossing part of the public highway like other roads, bridges and tunnels.

That this House is concerned about Government plans to sell off the Dartford Crossing; notes that this crossing is an integral part of the M25 ring road; further notes that EU regulations only allow for tolls as a means of preventing congestion, yet the Dartford Crossing tolls actually cause congestion...

That this House welcomes the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims to be held on 15 November 2009; notes this year's theme is From Global Remembrance to Global Action, with the First Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety occurring a few days later in Moscow; warns that without much greater priority, the World Health Organisation predicts that road crashes will surpass HIV/AIDS and become the fifth leading cause of death worldwide by 2030; and urges the Government to promote a sustainable transport approach with walking and cycling prioritised, thereby reducing not only road crashes but also helping tackle the twin global crises of obesity and climate change.

That this House welcomes the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims to be held on 15 November 2009; notes this year's theme is From Global Remembrance to Global Action, with the First Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety occurring a few days later in Moscow; warns that without...

That this House notes that the UK has failed to sign EU Directive 92/97/EEC which ensures that type approval of replacement exhaust systems are produced and sold as separate technical units; believes that as a consequence of non-type approved replacement products being installed on motor vehicles UK businesses are being placed at a disadvantage and that economic, environmental and public health damage has resulted; and urges the Government to sign EU Directive 92/97/EEC to ensure that a level playing field operates across Europe, and that all replacement exhaust systems are type approved.

That this House notes that the UK has failed to sign EU Directive 92/97/EEC which ensures that type approval of replacement exhaust systems are produced and sold as separate technical units; believes that as a consequence of non-type approved replacement products being installed on motor vehicles UK businesses are being...

That this House is saddened and alarmed by the tragic deaths of 10 cyclists on London's roads this year; notes that eight of these deaths have involved heavy goods vehicles; further notes Transport for London's decision to shut down the Metropolitan Police Commercial Vehicle Education Unit (CVEU); recognises that the CVEU is the only unit in the country with the power to investigate lorry operators; further notes with concern that 70 per cent. of the lorries checked by CVEU since 2005 were found to be defective in some way; believes the work of the CVEU is desperately needed to improve road safety for cyclists; and calls on the Mayor of London to reinstate the funding for the Commercial Vehicle Education Unit.

That this House is saddened and alarmed by the tragic deaths of 10 cyclists on London's roads this year; notes that eight of these deaths have involved heavy goods vehicles; further notes Transport for London's decision to shut down the Metropolitan Police Commercial Vehicle Education Unit (CVEU); recognises that the...

That this House notes with concern that pedicabs are inherently dangerous; further notes that there is a high risk of serious injury or death for the rider and passenger in the event of an accident; further notes that many pedicabs have inadequate or no insurance; and calls on the Government to make the touting for public hire of pedicabs illegal.

That this House notes with concern that pedicabs are inherently dangerous; further notes that there is a high risk of serious injury or death for the rider and passenger in the event of an accident; further notes that many pedicabs have inadequate or no insurance; and calls on the Government...

That this House notes the range of parking schemes for different individual circumstances, including residents' parking schemes, reserved places for people with disabilities and other parking restrictions; further notes that there remain difficulties who some schemes in preventing people from abusing them; and calls on the Government to review such schemes in order to make them more workable.

That this House notes the range of parking schemes for different individual circumstances, including residents' parking schemes, reserved places for people with disabilities and other parking restrictions; further notes that there remain difficulties who some schemes in preventing people from abusing them; and calls on the Government to review such...