"EXCESSIVE TOLL"
N.Z. ROAD FATALITIES (PA.) WELLINGTON, Friday. "Six people lost their lives through motor accidents during the 10 days between Christmas Eve and January 2," the Minister of Transport, Mr. O'Brien, said to-day. "While these accidents were not all associated with holiday traffic this toll of life is excessive." The Minister said .the... inspectors reported a reduction of civilian traffic over last year, the absence of speeding and general good behaviour on roads. Nevertheless, accidents showed the need for unceasing care. From reports received, Mr. O'Brien added, there appeared to be a definite slackening in the observance of ordinary road courtesies and rules of the road. There was also an increasing tendency to drive carelessly late at night and the increased use of cycles carelessly handled added to road hazards. In spite of reduced vehicle traffic there had been 163 road deaths in 1942, only 12 fewer than in 1941.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue 7, 9 January 1943, Page 6
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