Why aren't speed limits displayed using a reflective band system?

Speed limits could be posted by reflective bands and a system of one band for 30mph, two for 40mph adopted. Motorists have to have certain standards of eyesight and should be able to observe the bands....

How are speed-activated traffic lights installed when used in Spain?

Would speed activated traffic lights at the approach to a village centre need to be installed on both sides of the road? (I believe they are used in Spain but do not go there). Some local people here have...

Is there a more efficient way of displaying speed limits?

With reference to the Government’s plans to install extra speed limit signs. I can see the logic as to why this should be thought necessary. My wife and I recently toured an unfamiliar area using ordinary...

What do you think of my idea to indicate speed limits by painting the central line on a road?

A couple of years ago, I sent the following suggestion to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph, who promptly ignored it. I still think it has some merit. What do you think? “I see from yesterday's edition...

Why are road signs painted on road surfaces being allowed to fade?

I was cut up on a roundabout by a car that was supposed to turn right. Sure enough, when I checked, the right-hand arrow on the road had been almost obliterated due to wear and tear. I have certainly noticed...

Committing trees on

On a recent motoring holiday in England I was amazed to see how many major road route signs were obscured by overgrowing bushes and trees, this not only makes life very difficult for strangers to an area...