TOO MANY ACCIDENTS
AN AUCKLAND OPINION NO LENIENCY TO INTOXICATED. MOTORISTS SOLICITED. [ Special ’* Chronicle ” Service ] AUCKLAND, March 30. “No leniency whatever should be shown to any person convicted of intoxication while driving a motor car,” is the opinion of the Auckland Automobile Association, as expressed by the secretary, Air G. W. Hutchison, at a meeting of motorists. This sentiment was applauded; by hundreds of motorists present. Air Hutchison said there were far too many accidents and 23 persons were killed in Auckland last year. In his opinion 75 per cent, of all motor accidents are due to one of three main causes, excessive speed, cutting of corners, and neglect to give signals.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20110, 31 March 1928, Page 8
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112TOO MANY ACCIDENTS Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20110, 31 March 1928, Page 8
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