MOTOR VEHICLES

Press, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23315, 29 April 1941, Page 5

MOTOR VEHICLES

REGISTRATION FOR NEW PERIOD THIS WEEK ISSUE OF NUMBER PLATES Licensing’ and relicensing of the motor vehicles will start in Christchurch on Thursday (May 1). As has been announced, the period covered by registration will be 13 months, from May 31 this year to June 30, 1942, which will in future years avoid overconcentration of the r^stration and other business in May, The full fees will therefore be increased to cover the extra month. . ' So far, as in 1940. few . motorists have inquired about licensing at the Chief Post Office, and no indication can be given about the probable numbers relicensing their vehicles this year. A number of motorists are apparently awaiting an announcement on the extent of petrol rationing proposed from June on. ... . The petrol coupon system will be continued, though so far sheets of the new issue have not arrived. The Post Office is without advice about the coupons to he available from June onward, and has received no instructions affecting oil fuel licences. . Number plates for the new period will have white lettering on a black background. Wellington has been allotted the lowest number series, the main groups for Christchurch being: Private cars, 177,401 to 205,400; light trucks. L 22.801 to L 25.800; heavy vehicles, H17,801 to H20.200; taxis Tlsßl to T1730; motor-cycles, 13,501 to 16,300; trailers. R9601 to R11.500; rental cars, 1029 to 1128. ■ ... Private car numbers for Tunaru will be 170,901 to 177,400; for Greymouth, 205,401 to 208,100: Westport. 208,101 to 209,000; Nelson, 209.001 to 213,600; and Blenheim. 213,601 to 216,000. Registration work, which will not be undertaken before May 1, will be conducted at 97 Hereford street, though as in previous years other quarters may be used later in May if the amount of business makes the step necessary.