2024-06-23 20:52:07
The rule is regarding safety. Official signs and stickers can be displayed. Any other signage or flags are not permitted because they could cause a distraction to other drivers and other road users. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(22-2-12) Author
2024-06-23 20:53:54
The "ban" was introduced under Boris Johnson. The ban stems from rules introduced in 2012 that allowed councils to ban flags on the grounds they could distract other drivers. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(75-0-17) Author
2024-06-23 21:40:22
NNN - Whilst yes, it's true it was a 'safety' consideration, it could be reasonably argued that it has never actually been a serious issue. The OP isn't disputing the reasons for the ban, or misrepresenting the article, merely stating a personal opinion. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(12-0-40) Author
2024-06-24 15:55:12
The regulations are not a ban on England flags, but a blanket ban on signs and advertising on black cabs that could be deemed "distracting". [Link] Sadiq Khan, while the current Mayor of London, did not introduce the regulations on signage. Boris Johnson introduced them in 2012. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(31-0-1) Author