IMPRESSED VEHICLES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24793, 18 December 1941, Page 8

IMPRESSED VEHICLES

APPEALS BY OWNERS LICENSING AUTHORITY'S HOPE (P.A.) WELLINGTON, Dec. 17. In a statement to-day Mr J. P. O. Skoglund. No. 2 Transport Licensing Authority, expressed the hope that vehicle owners who had been warned that their vehicles are subject to impressment or to use in emergencies would not avail themselves of their right of appeal unless absolutely compelled to do so. “It is recognised,” said Mr Skoglund, “ that in few cases can an owner dispense with his vehicle without some dislocation of business. The urgency of the present situation, however, is such that cases, which, some months ago, were regarded as involving undue hardship, must now be accepted as normal. It is hoped that the owners concerned will make every endeavour to readjust their affairs without appealing to retain their vehicles. , , „ . .. “ if, however, the owners feel that the impressment or use of their vehicles would Involve undue hardship they should appeal in writing to the licensing authority, stating their case in full. They much attach to the appeal the notice of the intention to impress, the Impressment warrant, or the notice of intention to use, as the case may be. This is important. Until the actual notice is received no appeal should be made. It Is emphasised that the right of appeal can be exercised only within seven days of the service of the notice.”