Graham supported Guide Dogs’ call for the installation of a vital safety feature on quiet hybrid and electric vehicles to keep pedestrians safe, by attending a reception at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday 26 June.
Graham said: “I back the Guide Dog's call to install artificial noise generators on quiet vehicles.
“Research shows that some quiet vehicles cannot be heard until one second before impact and, in certain conditions, are more likely to be involved in a collision with a pedestrian than conventional vehicles. This event really highlighted the charity’s concerns about the safety implications of vehicles that cannot be heard. Blind and partially sighted people rely on the sound of an engine to cross a road safely. If you can’t see or hear a car then how do you know it is there?
“Quiet vehicles must be safe for all pedestrians and I urge the Department for Transport to take steps to ensure this happens”