A.A. rescinds photo, policy
PA Wellington The Automobile Association yesterday rescinded its policy of more than 10 years of supporting the introduction of photographs on drivers’ licences. Its national council decided there were few real safety benefits to be gained, and that photographed licences would be only a small step away from people being required by law to carry licences for identification. The major supporters of
photographed licences have been the police, the Municipal Association, the Traffic Institute, and insurance companies.
A Canterbury delegate, Mr R. A. Ayten, told yesterday’s meeting in Wellington that it appeared there would be little, if any, benefit for private motorists from any law requiring photographs on their licences. The association’s council also decided to investigate a national campaign to reduce the vandalism of road signs.
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