WARRANTS OF FITNESS
ANNUAL RENEWAL ALLOWED (P A.) Auckland, Nov. 18. In line with Ihe North Island < Motor Union request, the Minister of ; I Transport, the Hon. J. O’Brien, announced to-day that warrants of fitness for motor-cars will not now be required for renewal every half-year but at twelve-monthly intervals. "The public safety will not be jeopardised,” added Mr. O’Brien, “as the amount of mileage possible under petrol rationing is greatly reduced. Cars will require warrants of fitness ;and third party ris kinsurance. The new requirement will not apply to private cars which travel more than 2000 miles per half-year.” The Minister advised that, apart from complying with the legal requirements, all motorists should always maintain brakes and steering-, gear in a sound condition.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 274, 19 November 1943, Page 4
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124WARRANTS OF FITNESS Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 274, 19 November 1943, Page 4
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