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<p>Responsibility for making decisions about the roads under its care including measures
to protect the safety of road users, based on its knowledge of the area and taking
into account local needs and considerations, rests with the local Traffic Authority.</p><p>
</p><p>The Department for Transport provides guidance to traffic authorities on various
traffic management measures.</p><p> </p><p>For young road users the Department’s broad
aim is to improve road safety for young people through new technology and research;
and particularly for young drivers, developing better learning opportunities and targeted
educational messaging.</p><p> </p><p>If there are any specific issues, I would be
happy to meet the Hon. Member to discuss further.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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