ROAD SAFETY.
MOTOR-CYCLISTS’ HELP. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Aug. 27. The report of the New Zealand Auto-Cycle Union, to be placed before the Road Safety Council on Tuesday, indicates that substantial progress has been made in the movement by motorcyclists to minimise the number of accidents among their number. Support has been given by practically all the North Island clubs, and the combined Canterbury Road Safety Council has accomplished a wonderful work in the South Island.
The opinion is expressed that in some districts the tests for motor-cycle licenses are inadequate, and it is recommended that clubs in these centres make representations ,to the local authorities for the tightening up of the test. The opinion is also expressed that some form of education is essential for the new rider, and a scheme is submitted. A system of good riding a war . . which has the assistance of the fra port Department, is set out i be _ | The report deals of publicity j mg done in the interes j and education. mo tor-cycle honor-' It is stated established, have ary patrols,, ''her. se rvice. been rendering
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 230, 27 August 1938, Page 9
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184ROAD SAFETY. Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 230, 27 August 1938, Page 9
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