Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 191626

Road Signs and Markings

Tabled: 28 June 2023
Answered: 5 July 2023
Named Day

Question

Dr Rupa Huq

LabourEaling Central and Acton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of increasing signage at level-crossings to help tackle vehicle idling.

Answer

Mr Richard Holden
The Department has made no such assessment. Drivers are required to learn the Highway Code and rule 123 relates to unnecessary engine running. The rule states: "You MUST NOT leave a parked vehicle unattended with the engine running or leave a vehicle engi...

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