The committee says the change will be a new era of co-ordination

The legislation to give the committee total control has not yet been put in place, but the parish constables of St Peter Port have agreed the committee can take over the role anyway.

The President of the Traffic Committee, Deputy Pat Mellor, says the new regulations will be the start of a new era in roadworks co-ordination.

The legislation to allow the committee to take over was approved by the States in April.

Pavement driving

Deputy Mellor said that co-ordination will not reduce the amount of roadworks, but will enable them to be better managed.

He said: "Difficult decisions will continue to have to be made, but we will be striving to ensure that a better balance is struck between the needs of the utilities and developers and those of the travelling public than has previously been the case."

Meanwhile, driving on the pavement in Guernsey is justified under certain circumstances, according to politician and driving instructor Deputy Peter Derham.

Deputy Derham says when motorists have no option but to mount the kerb, they can do so - as long as they are careful.

Deputy Derham says the practice is not dangerous - as long as motorists slow right down, keep a close lookout for pedestrians and leave the pavement again as soon as its safe to do so.

He says the law, which dates back to 1929, states people should always stop if they mount the pavement.