it was in the victorian times that is all i know but would like a date
2007-01-12 00:45:22 · 3 answers · asked by cazza 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Britain had lagged behind France and Germany in introducing the motor car, as its industry was stifled by the presence of the Locomotive Act of 1865. This required self-propelled vehicles to be limited to a speed of 3.2 km/h (2 mph) in towns and 6.2 km/h (4 mph) elsewhere. Originally, motor cars were required to be preceded by a man carrying a red flag but this stipulation was usually set aside following an amendment to the act in 1878.
2007-01-12 01:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by Polo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Presumably whenever the new flag came into use, probably after a change of dynasties / royal families. What does the date matter - the reason is more important.
2007-01-12 08:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by profound insight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What red flag ?
2007-01-12 08:51:20 · answer #3 · answered by Well, said Alberto 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋