Road Safety Bill (HL). Committee stage fourth sitting (afternoon). Clauses 11 to 15 agreed to, clause 11 as amended. Clause 16 disagreed to.

Road Safety Bill (HL). Committee stage fourth sitting (afternoon). Clauses 11 to 15 agreed to, clause 11 as amended. Clause 16 disagreed to.

Road Safety Bill (Bill 113 of 2005-06). House of Commons Library Research Paper 06/13

Road Safety Bill (Bill 113 of 2005-06). House of Commons Library Research Paper 06/13

I am amazed at the notion that all these ancient lorries are trundling along our roads, or certainly where the noble Lord who has just spoken lives, as I have not noticed that. Having tried to buy an old lorry to help cart grain on my wife’s farm, I know...

I am amazed at the notion that all these ancient lorries are trundling along our roads, or certainly where the noble Lord who has just spoken lives, as I have not noticed that. Having tried to buy an old lorry to help cart grain on my wife’s farm, I know...

My name is attached to Amendment No. 46 because it appears that the presence of an alcohol lock in a car—we have not actually seen such a device yet—does not prevent just anybody blowing in to it. If they did so, as the noble Earl, Lord Attlee, has said, a...

My name is attached to Amendment No. 46 because it appears that the presence of an alcohol lock in a car—we have not actually seen such a device yet—does not prevent just anybody blowing in to it. If they did so, as the noble Earl, Lord Attlee, has said, a...

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do now again resolve itself into Committee on this Bill. Moved, That the House do now again resolve itself into Committee.—(Lord Davies of Oldham.) On Question, Motion agreed to. House in Committee accordingly. [The CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES (Lord Brabazon of Tara)...

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do now again resolve itself into Committee on this Bill. Moved, That the House do now again resolve itself into Committee.—(Lord Davies of Oldham.) On Question, Motion agreed to. House in Committee accordingly. [The CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES (Lord Brabazon of Tara)...

It makes no difference.

It makes no difference.

Could we think a little bit about secondary legislation? Secondary legislation is a well known hidey-hole for the Government. We debate things during the progress of the Bill, and then secondary legislation comes before us. We are very limited in what we can do with it. We can talk about...

Could we think a little bit about secondary legislation? Secondary legislation is a well known hidey-hole for the Government. We debate things during the progress of the Bill, and then secondary legislation comes before us. We are very limited in what we can do with it. We can talk about...

This has been a fascinating debate, which has led us through some technical areas, but some clear principles have been adumbrated. Although the amendments come from different perspectives, the objectives of the noble Earl, Lord   Attlee, are somewhat different from those relating to the amendment tabled by the noble Lord, Lord...

This has been a fascinating debate, which has led us through some technical areas, but some clear principles have been adumbrated. Although the amendments come from different perspectives, the objectives of the noble Earl, Lord   Attlee, are somewhat different from those relating to the amendment tabled by the noble Lord, Lord...

Once again consensus has not broken out. The intent of the amendment of the noble Baroness, Lady Hanham, appears to be to increase the speed limit for HGVs from 40 to 50 miles per hour on single carriage roads. As the noble Lord, Lord Bradshaw, said, such a change would...

Once again consensus has not broken out. The intent of the amendment of the noble Baroness, Lady Hanham, appears to be to increase the speed limit for HGVs from 40 to 50 miles per hour on single carriage roads. As the noble Lord, Lord Bradshaw, said, such a change would...

I thank the Minister for her clear recognition of the fact that 20 mph zones have already proved their worth. Those zones have also saved many   lives. On the other hand, a default speed limit still gives local authorities flexibility, as the noble Lord, Lord   Berkeley, emphasised. Local authorities are free to...

I thank the Minister for her clear recognition of the fact that 20 mph zones have already proved their worth. Those zones have also saved many   lives. On the other hand, a default speed limit still gives local authorities flexibility, as the noble Lord, Lord   Berkeley, emphasised. Local authorities are free to...

moved Amendment No. 67:"After Clause 16, insert the following new clause—"    ““DEFAULT SPEED LIMIT (1)   The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27) is amended as follows. (2)   In section 81 (general speed limit for restricted roads), for subsection (1) substitute— ““(1)   It shall not be lawful for a person to drive a...

moved Amendment No. 67:"After Clause 16, insert the following new clause—"    ““DEFAULT SPEED LIMIT (1)   The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27) is amended as follows. (2)   In section 81 (general speed limit for restricted roads), for subsection (1) substitute— ““(1)   It shall not be lawful for a person to drive a...

Lord Hanningfield moved Amendment No. 51: After Clause 14, insert the following new clause— "RETRO-REFLECTIVE MARKINGS In the Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52), after section 80 (approval marks) insert— "80A RETRO-REFLECTIVE MARKINGS The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument require the fitting of retro-reflective tape...

Lord Hanningfield moved Amendment No. 51: After Clause 14, insert the following new clause— "RETRO-REFLECTIVE MARKINGS In the Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52), after section 80 (approval marks) insert— "80A RETRO-REFLECTIVE MARKINGS The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument require the fitting of retro-reflective tape...

It is impossible for a lorry travelling at 40 miles per hour to follow a car travelling at 60 miles per hour. That lorry could not run into the back of the car because a vehicle travelling at 40 miles per hour cannot follow one travelling at 60 miles per...

It is impossible for a lorry travelling at 40 miles per hour to follow a car travelling at 60 miles per hour. That lorry could not run into the back of the car because a vehicle travelling at 40 miles per hour cannot follow one travelling at 60 miles per...

I will think about that in the fullness of time.

I will think about that in the fullness of time.

Following on from that argument, why is the noble Baroness content for an HGV to travel at 50 miles per hour on a dual carriageway when a car can travel at 70 miles per hour on the same road?

Following on from that argument, why is the noble Baroness content for an HGV to travel at 50 miles per hour on a dual carriageway when a car can travel at 70 miles per hour on the same road?

We are talking about single carriageways. We are talking about a car stopping in an emergency when travelling at 60 miles per hour and a shunt occurring. However, I shall read Hansard as regards the car travelling in front. Noble Lords should bear in mind that, because of their size...

We are talking about single carriageways. We are talking about a car stopping in an emergency when travelling at 60 miles per hour and a shunt occurring. However, I shall read Hansard as regards the car travelling in front. Noble Lords should bear in mind that, because of their size...

I agree with where my noble friend is coming from. The fact is that the police accept 80 miles per hour in good conditions, yet they have the ability to prosecute on the absolute offence of 70 miles per hour if they detect a motorist driving at 80 in bad...

I agree with where my noble friend is coming from. The fact is that the police accept 80 miles per hour in good conditions, yet they have the ability to prosecute on the absolute offence of 70 miles per hour if they detect a motorist driving at 80 in bad...

This proposal is, no doubt, quite tempting. Superficially, it could certainly be popular. There is a certain mantra which goes with it, about modern vehicles clearly being capable of going at 80 miles per hour. Many people already drive at 80 miles per hour—certainly, at least, on the relatively empty...

This proposal is, no doubt, quite tempting. Superficially, it could certainly be popular. There is a certain mantra which goes with it, about modern vehicles clearly being capable of going at 80 miles per hour. Many people already drive at 80 miles per hour—certainly, at least, on the relatively empty...

I believe that the effect of my noble friend’s amendment would be to increase the frequency and severity of collisions. Not least are two   particular aspects of concern. First, there is the differential between 80 and 90 miles per hour. If the   motorway speed limit became 80 miles per hour, then motorists...

I believe that the effect of my noble friend’s amendment would be to increase the frequency and severity of collisions. Not least are two   particular aspects of concern. First, there is the differential between 80 and 90 miles per hour. If the   motorway speed limit became 80 miles per hour, then motorists...

I strongly support this amendment. It seems to me to be a matter of common sense, and puts a little faith in the good sense of British motorists. That is long overdue as they are so often much maligned.

I strongly support this amendment. It seems to me to be a matter of common sense, and puts a little faith in the good sense of British motorists. That is long overdue as they are so often much maligned.