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Speeding on Roads

Thursday 8 June 2023 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Traffic law enforcement for speeding is an operational matter for the police, including policy and procedures for using police powers and resources.
  • The Minister would be delighted to visit the constituency to meet with community groups and road safety campaigners to discuss tackling speeding.
  • The rate of road deaths has plateaued since 2010, and the potential for new automated technologies can significantly reduce fatalities and injuries.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mark Eastwood
Crime & Law Enforcement Transport
Context

Speeding is a major road safety issue causing collisions, serious injuries, and fatalities. It remains prevalent in Dewsbury, Mirfield, Kirkburton, and Denby Dale.

Question

What steps he is taking to tackle speeding on roads?

Answer from Jesse Norman

Traffic law enforcement for speeding is an operational matter for the police, including policy and procedures for using police powers and resources. The Government are committed to ensuring roads are safe for drivers.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific steps or actions to tackle speeding were not provided.

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Q2 Mark Eastwood
Transport Community Security
Context

Speeding is a major road safety issue causing collisions, serious injuries, and fatalities. It remains prevalent in Dewsbury, Mirfield, Kirkburton, and Denby Dale.

Question

Will the Minister agree to visit my constituency to meet with community groups and road safety campaigners and discuss how best we can tackle this problem?

Answer from Jesse Norman

The Government are committed to ensuring that roads are safe for drivers. The Minister would be delighted to visit my hon. Friend in his constituency and talk to community groups about this important issue.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Concrete commitment or plan was not provided, instead expressing willingness to visit.

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Q3 Ruth Cadbury Lab Brentford and Isleworth
Transport
Context

Since 2010, the rate of road deaths has plateaued. The Government have not published a long-awaited road safety strategic framework.

Question

Is the Minister proud of that record, and when will he finally publish the long-awaited road safety strategic framework?

Answer from Jesse Norman

The rate of road deaths has plateaued since 2010, which is not controlled by Government or any single force. The potential for new automated technologies can significantly reduce fatalities and injuries.

Not addressed: Did not provide a timeline or commitment to publish the strategic framework, instead discussing technological advancements.

How: Discussed Technological Advancements Instead Of Publishing Timeframe

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