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Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 January 2007.


Roads: High-occupancy Vehicle Lanes

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:How the requirement for vehicles using high-occupancy vehicle lanes to have more than one passenger is to be enforced; and by whom.
Answer

The enforcement of high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on the trunk road network will be carried out by the police. The Highways Agency is working closely with them to agree appropriate measures for enforcement, prior to the introduction of the first HOV lane on the trunk road network.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1362; 688 c229WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Car sharing Enforcement Roads
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk