UK Motoring Trivia Timeline – 20th Century

1902	First Breakdown lorry introduced by George & Jobling of Newcastle-on-Tyne.
1913	First roadside petrol pump set-up in Shrewsbury.
1921	Petrol pumps go into general use.
1931	Highway Code first issued by UK government.
1932	First pedestrian-operated street crossing lights in Brighton Road, Croydon, Surrey.
	First sodium street lights installed in Purley Way, Croydon.
	Rear view mirrors become compulsory.
1934	Belisha Beacons pedestrian crossings introduced.
1935	Urban speed limit of 30 mph introduced.
	Driving Test introduced.
	White line road markings adopted in Devon.
1939	First flyovers on Winchester by-pass.
1951	Zebra crossings introduced.
1954	Flashing indicators on cars become law.
1955	Ford offers seat belts on models.
1957	Double white lines restricting overtaking introduced.
1958	First parking meters in Grosvenor Square, London.
1961	First self-service petrol pump built at Southwark Bridge, London.
1965	50 mph speed limit introduced.
1967	70 mph speed limit introduced.
	Breathalyser tests instituted.
1968	Computerised warning signs on Motorways first appeared.
1983	Wearing of seat belts becomes compulsory.
1984	CD players introduced in vehicles
1985	Flux Capacitor goes live in the DeLorean DMC12 model
1993	Catalytic convertors compulsory in cars