National Drive For Safety Of Cyclists
[Per Press Association. Copyright.} WELLINGTON, This Day. Regarding the months of May, June and July as the worst of the year for cyclist and pedestrian mortality, the Transport Department intends taking measures to enforce rigidly the regulations framed for the safety of cyclists, particularly those requiring them to carry adequate lights, red reflectors of approved pattern and white rear mudguards.
Statistics of accidents to cyclists in the winter months last year are: — April, killed 4; seriously injured 38; slightly injured, 66. May: 9, 37, 71. June; 4, 33, 61. July: 2, 26, 44. Totals: 19, 137, 242. The total of casualties in which cyclists were victims in the year ended March 31 this year were: killed, 32; seriously injured, 342; slightly injured, 614, nearly 1000 accidents in all. In an effort to cut down the figures this year all traffic inspectors have been instructed to take action against offenders. A national drive is being made and a number of prosecutions are already being brought.
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Northern Advocate, 13 May 1939, Page 10
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