CYCLING AT NIGHT
SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN 'United Press Association 1 WELLINGTON, This Day. A special enforcement campaigr against cyclists riding night without lights or proper rear reflectors will be commenced on Monday week, according to a Ministerial announcement. A circular had been sent to all enforcement authorities, and it is hoped to make the drive the most efficient ever organised in the Dominion. It is instituted purel> in the interests of the cyclists them selves, and based upon experience dur ing the late autumn last year. It h r ointed out that in summer the densest traffic is in the daylight hours, but with the shortening days after daylight the risk increases, and during the early winter frosts and rain decrease stopping distances and reduce visibility, allowance for which is not made by any road user. The cycle represents the slowest type of vehicle and consequently is being constantly overtaken, hence the stress laid upon the need for an effective rear light or mirror.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 15 April 1939, Page 8
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164CYCLING AT NIGHT Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 15 April 1939, Page 8
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