BRITISH PRECAUTIONS
N FAY A 1 OT'OR I! El J CLAYTONS
NO LICENSES TO NEAR-SIGHTED PERSONS. ENSPLIXTERABLE OL A SS CO-MPULSORY. (UP.A bv Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, Oct. 1. An official ALinistry of Transport review of the new motor regulations indicates that people of extremely defective sight, or subject to disabling fits, will not bo allowed licenses, and the onus of staling the disabilities rests with the driver. Every motorist must he insured by third-party risk, and produce his policy when getting a license, or on demand by the police. A scientific test will be given to those whose sight is doubtful, and ability to read a number plate at 35 yards distance will be necessary, and unsplinterable glass will be compulsory in new public or private cars. Disabled drivers will be permitted to undergo driving tests to ascertain their competency on payment of a small fee.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 11327, 3 October 1930, Page 5
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