Asked by: Clive Efford (Labour - Eltham)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with heavy goods vehicle manufacturers on altering the designs of vehicles to improve safety on roads for pedestrians and cyclists; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Jesse Norman
Officials are in continuous discussion with HGV manufacturers and relevant trade associations about how different vehicle designs could improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. These cover a range of options, including safer vehicle fronts, mirrors, better direct vision, camera monitoring systems, other detection or warning devices, side under-run guards and electronic safety aids such as advanced emergency braking systems.