Bright eyes guiding drivers through the night
SIR – Anyone who has driven in countries where cats’ eyes are not employed will know how fortunate we are to have them in this country.
On old main roads and motorways in Germany – where the white line surface markings are often worn away – it is hazardous to drive at night, especially in rain and poor visibility. The suggestion that white lines should be removed from British roads (report, February 3) is insane.
Rupert Wilson
Shepley, West Yorkshire SIR – In the Eighties I was a journalist on a local newspaper in west Wiltshire, and wrote a feature series about the emergency services.
Among other things, I asked what changes had made the biggest difference to the service concerned. The paramedic replied: “White paint.” He explained that over his working life, road deaths had significantly fallen on roads where white lines had been painted.
Anne Jappie
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire SIR – Of greater value than central line marking is clear demarcation of the left-hand edge with green reflectors, which is unfortunately very rare.
Stanley Eckersley
Pudsey, West Yorkshire SIR – The removal of white lines is excellent news. I will now be able to drive down the middle of the road without contravening Rule 127 of the Highway Code, and thus avoid all the potholes at the edge.
Peter Early
Redhill, Surrey