USE OF MOTOR-HORNS.
PROHIBITION AT NICHT. (Per Press Association). WELLINGTON, July 25. Except in cases of emergency, the use of motor horns in built-up areas prohibited. Authority for this is contained in amended traffic regulations gazetted to-night. It is stated that an emergency would be a situation in which another road user, by committing a breach of the traffic regulations, brought about risk of an accident.
The regulations also state that where a double white lino is painted on the centre of the road, drivers must not attempt to overtake another motor vehicle.
Another new provision prohibits private persons from carrying loaded firearms in cars. A firearm is considered to he loaded if there are cartridges either in the breach or in the magazine. The speed of vehicles towing trailers is restricted to 35 miles an hour. The regulations will come into force on August 9.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 60, Issue 247, 26 July 1940, Page 7
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