Dangerous Practice Of Insufficient Lights
A warning to motorists against the dangerous practice of driving vehicles with insufficient lights was contained in a report submitted to the Whangarei Borough Council on Tuesday night. Many motorists had been warned for these offences, stated Inspector H. R. Willis, of the Transport Department. In view of warnings and prosecutions it had been hoped motorists would make every effort to have headlight and taillights adjusted to comply with the regulations. It was apparent, however, that some motorists were still prepared to drive with defective lights and take the risk of being apprehended or being directly responsible for accidents that might occur. “ CYCLISTS ON FOOTPATHS
The court had made it quite clear that if penalties imposed in the past were not sufficient to curb this dangerous practice more severe penalties would be imposed. Many motorists whose lights had been found faulty had produced warrants of fitness' but while garages might be at fault in some cases the onus remained on drivers to ensure that light adjustment complied with the regulations.
The report was adopted, the inspector to be asked to pay more attention to cyclists riding on footpaths and without lights.
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Northern Advocate, 3 April 1947, Page 2
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