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'''Quiet lanes''' | |||
Quiet Lanes are designed to pay special attention to the needs of walkers, cyclists and horse riders, and reduce the problems that the volume and speed of traffic, and the presence of heavy lorries can cause. Motorised traffic is not banned from Quiet Lanes, but shared use and consideration for other road users is paramount. | |||
Under the Transport Act (2000), local authorities are able to designate minor rural roads, for which they are responsible, as Quiet Lanes. Whilst there was no constraint on the use of this power, local traffic authorities must have regard to relevant guidance issued by the Government. In the absence of such guidance authorities have, understandably, been reluctant to pursue Quiet Lanes designations. <ref>[http://www.cpre.org.uk/news-releases/news-rel-2006/46-06.htm CPRE news release], 2006 (unable to access, 4 6 2013)</ref> | |||
'''Resources''': [http://www.cpre.org.uk/resources/transport/roads/item/1867-cpres-guide-to-quiet-lanes? CPRE'S Guide to Quiet Lanes] - Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Norfolk Quiet Lanes|Norfolk Quiet Lanes]] | |||
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This article focuses on information specific to United Kingdom. Please see our Road safety page for a topic overview.
Campaigns
GO 20 campaign, coalition of charities calling for 20mph limits to become the norm across built-up areas, to enable people to walk and cycle for their health and enjoyment, and for cheap and sustainable travel, without being or feeling endangered. [2]
Resources
Maps
Crash map: Every UK road death
Citizens data initiative
road safety comparison site, Department for Transport (government)
Wikipedia: Reported Road Casualties Great Britain, includes a Criticism section
See also
Interwiki links
Wikipedia:
- Brake (charity): Brake is a charity that operates internationally from its bases in the UK and New Zealand and was established in 1995. It coordinates Road Safety Week, inviting participation worldwide, and has many supporters worldwide in communities, companies (particularly those interested in managing their road risk through operation of fleets), emergency services, schools and all other sectors of society. It also provides support services for people bereaved and injured in road crashes and the professionals who care for them, including the emergency services. Its head office is based in the UK.
- Road speed limits in the United Kingdom, includes sections on 20 mph speed limits and zones and Shared space
External links
- Brake, Road Safety Charity
- Institute of Advanced Motorists, independent road safety charity
References
- ↑ CPRE news release, 2006 (unable to access, 4 6 2013)
- ↑ Brake the road safety charity