Handbrake condition indicator

A method of warning a vehicle driver of a "handbrake-off" condition and an audible warning system for the same, the comprising a verbal warning means (23), a handbrake lever condition sensor (17), a vehicle door condition sensor (16), the verbal warning means (23) being operable to repeat a pre-recorded message when the vehicle door (15) is open and the handbrake lever (13) is in an off-condition.