MOTOR REGULATIONS
THE ISSUING OF LICENSES. TESTS IN ENGLAND ALTERED. (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) LONDON, October 1. Tbe Ministry of Transport’s review of the new motor regulations indicates that people of extremely defective sight, or subject to disabling fits, will not be allowed licenses, and the onus of stating disabilities rests with the driver. Every motorist must be insured by a thirdparty risk, and produce the policy when getting the license, or on demand by the police. A scientific test will be given to those whose sight is doubtful, and ability to read a numberplate at 35 yards distance will be necessary. Unsplinterable glass will be compulsory in new public or private cars. Disabled drivers will be permitted to undergo a driving test to ascertain their competency, on the payment of a small fee.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 21147, 3 October 1930, Page 10
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