POINTED MASCOTS
CONSIDERED A DANGER. OBJECTION IN ENGLAND. Sharp-pointed radiator cap mascots are not being looked kindly upon in England. The following leading article from “The Motor” explains the position : “We understand that there have been conversations between the Ministry of Transport and the Society of Motor Manufacturers on an entirely new subject in connection with motorcars. The Ministry contends that motor mascots which present sharp points to the front constitute a danger to pedestrians in the event of a collision, and that their use should be discontinued.
“It was at first the intention of the Ministry to issue a regulation dealing with the matter, hut for the time being it has been decided not to do so if the society takes special steps to draw the attention of all its members to the undesirability of such fittings. As a result of this car manufacturers and aecssory makers have been warned of the Ministry’s attitude. “It is understood that there is no objection to mascots which present flat surfaces with sharp projections that point to the sides. We are not disposed to criticise this action as unreasonable on the part of the Ministry, for a mascot .presenting" a sharp projecting point forward has undoubted potential dangers.” Perhaps the subject might be dealt with in New Zealand also.
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Hawera Star, Volume LI, 20 June 1931, Page 12
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217POINTED MASCOTS Hawera Star, Volume LI, 20 June 1931, Page 12
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