Roads: Traffic Lights Debate

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Lord Davies of Oldham

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Monday 27th February 2012

(12 years, 3 months ago)

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Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee
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My noble friend is absolutely right in all respects.

Lord Davies of Oldham Portrait Lord Davies of Oldham
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My Lords, I am normally in favour of the British public moving leftwards with the greatest possible facility but on this occasion I agree with the Minister. Very serious accidents have recently been caused by large vehicles turning left and hitting either cyclists or pedestrians because their visibility was restricted. As the Minister has indicated, the fact that our junctions are so much more difficult than the grid system in the United States creates an additional danger and disadvantage.

Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee
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My Lords, I am very grateful for the noble Lord’s observations.

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