The Archive · 1934

British Road Traffic Bill Amended

London, Apr. 26.

One of the mott keenly debated provisions of the now oad Tram Bin is a proposed speed limit of 90 miles an hour in built-up areas.

When the measure was discussed ina committee of the House of Com-mone today, the Miniter of trons Would accept an amendment tat the Mr. "Ouiver "Stanley, said

Speed limit should not apply between Thldnight and. five. lock in the morning on condition that it was Treated experimentally and could: be Varied. without further "legislation being required.

He. sold. that the accident figures for the hours named in the amendment bore out the contention that Justineation for the S0-mile-an-hour limit during normal hours. wes not resent during the night.

The amendment was carried Wireless through Reuter.

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