MOTOR UNION CONFERENCE
CONTROL OF ROAD TRAFFIC. NUMEROUS REFORMS PROPOSED. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) NAPIER, Aug. 17. The following decisions were reached at the North Island Motor Union conference held to-day under the presidency of Mr. AY. A. O’Callaghan. That the speed limit of 30 miles per hour in towns be deleted and driving to the common danger be the only offence as regards speed on dustless roads. That the onus of proof of responsibility be shifted from the defendant to the complainant. That pedestrian traffic be controlled. ; That a driver be allowed 48 hours to produce his driver’s license. That authority be given to inflict imprisonment up to six months for a second and subsequent offence of driving ■without a license. That licenses be revokable by the is suing body if the driver becomes unfit to drive. That no prosecution be permitted unless defendant be given notice thereof within seven d,ays of the alleged offence. That the penalty for “hit and run” motorists be increased from £2O to £IOO. That power be given to regulate ail traffic. That traffic officers be not created special constables.
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Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 17 August 1934, Page 9
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185MOTOR UNION CONFERENCE Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 17 August 1934, Page 9
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