MOTORISTS AT FIRES.
OBSTRUCTION OF HYDRANTS. DUTY UNDER REGULATIONS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] NEW PLYMOUTH. Tuesday. A case under the Motor Vehicles Act, which had some unusual features, came before Mr. K. W. Tate, S.M., in the Magistrate's Court to-day. Alfred Harris Russell, a motor driver, on the evening when a fire occurred at a boarding house in New Plymouth, knocked over a hydrant and disconnected the hose, thus interfering with the work of the fire brigade. He was charged with driving a motor within 15ft. of a hydrant while it was in use at a fire, contrary to the regulations under the Act.
Mr. Chrystall, for the superintendent of the brigade, said that the case had been brought as a warning to the public, and he did not press for a penalty. He said similar actions regarding interference with fire brigades were being taken throughout the Dominion. The magistrate, in giving judgment, pointed out the necessity for motorists to become acquainted with the provisions of the regulations, which set out plainly the duties of motorists. If motorists continued to act contrary to the regulations they would have 'to pay a considerable sum in fines. Under the circumstances he would convict defendant, with costs.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19947, 16 May 1928, Page 14
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