STOPS AT JUNCTIONS.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20789, 24 February 1933, Page 6

STOPS AT JUNCTIONS.

OVERSEAS EXAMPLES. Road accident statistics compiled in jthe leading motoring countries of the worid show that the chief dangers occur at road junctions. It is computed that fully 25 per cent, are the ■ esult of collisions at intersections, and in- viev/ of tho "slap-dash" manner in which many drivers take crossings, particularly in congested areas, the surprising thing is that tho percentage in not higher. : With tho object of minimising such j accidents, several overseas countries ' 'j.tvu introduced legislation making if, compulsory for any driver coming from I :* side road on to a main thoroughfare ' to come to a standstill whether there aro any vehicles or not on the main road. In 'view at the large number of accidents that occur at intersections in this country, in which all types of Vehicles are involved, consideration mjght well bo given to introducing come form; of restriction ia regard to ■ entry on to main thoroughfares of tra&c from side streets and road.s a Every motorist knows the elements of danger in fast cross traffic, particu- ■ larly where it is masked, and the safety of our roads would be increased nere some code introduced that would .call for a slackening of speed at intersections. Sooner or later some euoh l*top will be imperative. .■-..' >■■' .;