Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 20257

Motorcycles: Safety

Tabled: 16 December 2024

Answered: 18 December 2024

Question

Dr Luke Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with local authorities on ensuring (a) major new road infrastructure design is safe for motorcyclists and (b) pothole funding ensures smooth roads for (i) motorcyclists and (ii) oth

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

Local authorities are responsible for setting their own design standards for their roads. They are subject to various legal duties in managing their roads, including to promote road safety. It is for them to ensure road infrastructure is safe and fit for ...

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