Halt the road humps

Halt the road humps

A Conservative government would give the red light to plans to install more road humps on Britain's roads, Tim Yeo has signalled.And funds will be provided to ensure that tougher policing of the highways will tackle rogue driving, with less reliance on humps and speed cameras, the Shadow Transport Secretary has made clear.

During Commons debates on the Government's Road Safety Bill, Conservatives protested when Labour ministers refused to come forward with evidence showing that road humps remain effective in cutting vehicle speeds and reducing accident rates.Stressing that Conservative road policy aims to make the roads safer, while also cutting congestion and reducing pollution, Mr Yeo said: "We have taken a rational, evidence-based approach to the Road Safety Bill and have asked the Government to make available evidence on the effectiveness of road humps, and to have an open discussion. We are very disappointed that Ministers have not responded, especially as the figures relied on are now a decade out of date."However, he explained: "

We believe that road humps have failed to cut congestion and are damaging our environment. We have listened to the emergency services who warn that they are costing lives and we believe that no more should be constructed."And Mr Yeo told conservatives.com: "We believe that speed cameras and road humps do not detect the real criminals behind the wheel. Only traffic police can do this and we have pledged to give Chief Constables the chance to restore the cuts Labour have made. We will clamp down on the uninsured drivers on our roads and remove speed cameras that are cash raisers, not life savers. We have a timetable for action to make our roads safer."