In 1865 Britain introduced the 'Locomotives on Highways Act'. Better known as the 'Red Flag Act'.
The act stipulated that all mechanically powered road vehicles must:
Have three drivers.
Not exceed 4 mph (6.4 kph) on the open road and 2 mph (3.2 kph) in towns.
Be preceded by a man on foot waving a red flag to warn the public.
In 1896 the act was withdrawn and the speed limit increased to l4 mph (22 kph).
Britain's Red Flag Act
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