MOTOR-CYCLE NUISANCE.

Franklin Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 40, 4 April 1928, Page 4

MOTOR-CYCLE NUISANCE.

(TO the Editor). v Sit'. —As a fellow sufferer I am in a position to deeply sympathise with "Observer." and I fully realise that he must have just cause for complaint A resident of Manukau Road. I also J have to regale upon the screechinffs and aeroplane-like noises emitted from one of these infernal machines In the middle of the night, or earlv in the morning I should say, I am frequent], aroused from peaceful slumber lissome irresponsible youth, who, after some village "hop," perhaps miles from Pukekohe. endeavours to make up for the hours of useless time spent on the jazz board, and gives the en-" gine the full throttle along Manukau Road, unfortunately for me. One of my neighbours has vowed that the arch-fiend will die on the cool surface one of these nights. I would suggest to "Observer" that a few tin tacks spread across the road when his "friend" is heralding his approach by bursts similar to machine gun fire, would be particularly effective. These offenders are happily in the minority, but their indiscretions are so flagrant that public opinion is raised against the motor cyclist as a class, and it is only by the concerted action of the motor cyclists through their organisations that popularity can be regained. The motor cycle, is without doubt, the most economical means of transport. It is the safest in traffic, and has fewer accidents to its discredit than any other motor vehicle. Its sporting potentialities are well known, and it should enjoy its full share of popularity. This can be gained by the ( exercise of a little discretion by its ; users. I trust that the effects of this J correspondence and your leading article will have the desired effect.—l am etc., "RIP VAN WINKLE." Pukekohe, April 3. 1928.