RoSPA Road Safety : Consultation Responses 2002

Proposal for an Offence of Using a Hand-Held Mobile Phone While Driving
Department for Transport proposals on the possible introduction of a specific offence to prohibit the use of any hand-held mobile phone or similar device by drivers. (PDF format 55kb)

November 2002

Proposal to introduce The Pedal Bicycles (Safety) Regulations 2002
Department for Transport proposals under the Consumer Protection Act 1987, to require brakes to be correctly adjusted and a bell to be fitted at the point of sale, together with requirements relating to the sale of bicycles in kit form. (PDF format 35kb)

September 2002

Consultation on Motorcyclist’s Visors
A consultation on options for possible changes to the permitted minimum light transmittance of motorcyclists’ visors. (PDF format 30kb)

June 2002

Consultation on Driver Training and Testing
A Consultation on the possible introduction of new measures to improve the safety of Novice Drivers in Great Britain. (PDF format 61kb)

June 2002

Proposal for a Vehicle Identity Check Scheme
Government Proposals to introduce a vehicle identification check (VIC) scheme designed to help combat vehicle crime by helping to prevent criminals from swapping the identity of a vehicle they have stolen with that of a written-off or scrapped vehicle. (PDF format 33kb)

April 2002

Proposed Revision of the Guidance for Tourist Signing on Trunk Roads and Local Roads
A consultation by DTLR on the Proposed Revision of the Guidance for Tourist Signing on both Trunk Roads and Local Roads. Covering Traffic Signs to Tourist Attractions and Facilities in England. (PDF format 31kb)

April 2002

Hazard Perception Testing A Discussion Document
A consultation exercise by the DSA, on the inclusion of hazard perception questions to the existing theory test for learner drivers. (PDF format 26kb)

March 2002

European Commission Proposal to Replace Council Regulation (EEC) NO 3820/85 on Drivers Hours
This consultation seeks views on changes to the regulation of driver’s hours affecting LGV and PSV drivers. (PDF format 43kb)

March 2002

Preliminary Views to DTLR on research on motorcycle visors by ICE Ergonomics
A DTLR preliminary consultation on the research by ICE Ergonomics on motorcycle visors, with particular reference to levels of light transmittance. (PDF format 26kb)

January 2002

Quality Parish and Town Councils
A DEFRA consultation on the role of Parish and Town Councils. RoSPA’s response makes particular reference to the mention of road safety measures. (PDF format 17kb)

January 2002

DTLR/DEFRA Consultation Document on Abandoned Cars
This consultation seeks views on measures to deal with abandoned cars both in the long and short term. (PDF format 24kb)

January 2002

Scottish Executive Consultation Paper on “Reducing Disruption From Utilities’ Road Works”
This consultation seeks views on measures to reduce the disruption caused by Utilities street works. (PDF format 36kb)

January 2002

Policing A New Century: A Blueprint for Reform
A Home Office White Paper outlining the Government's proposals for reforming the Police Service. (PDF format 24kb)

January 2002