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John Leech MP in Support of Retro-Reflective Markings on Heavy Goods Vehicles
July 1, 2008 2:43 PM
Lib Dem MP for Manchester Withington, John Leech, has called on the Labour government to introduce new measures needed to reduce the number of fatal accidents involving heavy goods vehicles.
"13% of all fatal road accidents involve heavy goods vehicles, yet they only account for 5.7% of road traffic. Making retro-reflective markings mandatory on heavy goods vehicles will not only increase road safety but will also reduce fatalities," John Leech stated.
The date set for making the measure mandatory is said to be from 10th October 2009.
The cost of fitting the material to such vehicles is £100, or 0.001% of the total vehicle cost
Notes to editors:
1. The cost of fitting the material to such vehicles is £100, or 0.001% of the total vehicle cost.
2. The Vehicle Certification Agency's timetable will result in just 5% of newly registered vehicles being fitted with these markings in the 12 months from 10th October 2009, the date set for making these markings mandatory.
3. John Leech MP was named Parliamentarian of the Year by road safety charity, Brake, earlier this year.
4. John Leech MP is a member of the All Party Road Safety Group.
5. He has also been instrumental in promoting Road Safety Week in conjunction with Brake, particularly as the North West of England is one of the worst regions for road traffic accident deaths for young drivers and passengers.
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