NEW ROAD TRAFFIC BILL.
MOTOR-CARS IN BRITAIN.
DEALING WITH SPEED LIMIT.
HEAVIER PENALTIES EXPECTED
By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. (Received November 29, 7.15 p.m.) British Wireless. RUGBY, Nov. 28. Considerable interest is being taken in the new Road Traffic Bill, the terms of which will be published shortly. It is anticipated that the measure will propose the abolition of the speed limit for all motor vehicles except charabancs, buses and the heavier commercial vehicles, which will be bound by a maximum possible speed of 30 miles an hour. The removal of the existing speed limit of 20 miles an hour, which has been largely disregarded in recent years, is expected to be accompanied by an increase of the penalties for dangerous driving, including the suspension of a driver's licence for his second conviction.
Other features are expected to include compulsory insurance against third party risks, and the limitation of the hours of work for drivers engaged in public motor services.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20426, 30 November 1929, Page 13
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