Making noise for road safety

The European Parliament will vote tomorrow on an amendment to make the generation of artificial engine noise mandatory on electric and hybrid cars. The US government has already announced such a move.

This is an emminently sensible idea, as the dangers of silent cars are patently obvious. It is not just those who are visually impaired who would be at risk, but chldren, and indeed all of us.

Although I am instinctively opposed to EU legislation, believing as I do that most matters are better handled at member state level, I shall be supporting this amendment as I believe it will make a major difference to road safety.