SAFETY ON ROADS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22065, 22 March 1935, Page 11

SAFETY ON ROADS

BBITISH MEASURES SPEED OF MOTOR TRAFFIC NEW LIMIT WORKS SMOOTHLY GUARD-RAILS AT CROSSINGS By Telegraphr-Presa Association—Copyright (.Received March 21, 5.6 p.m.) British 'Wireless RUGBY, March 20 The Minister of Transport, Mr. L. Hore-Belisha, stated in the House of Commons to-day that as a result of the enforcement of the 30 miles an hour speed limit traffic generally was moving at a more uniform rate. Its average speed was little if any lower than before. The new regulation applies to motor vehicles on streets and roads which traverse built-up areas. Officially it is considered to be working smoothly. Mr. Hore-Belisha expressed his satisfaction at the response from motorists to his appeal for their co-operation in enforcing the limit. Mr. Hore-Belisha intends to manufacturers and others concerned on the question of equipping all motor vehicles with guards as a means of reducing fatalities on roads. A further innovation in the campaign for reducing traffic casualties in London was introduced yesterday when guardrails to prevent the uncontrolled crossing of the street by pedestrians were introduced at a dangerous road junction in Camden Town. The object of the rails is to encourage pedestrians to use safety lanes when crossing the roadway.