Supporting Evidence in Loading Disputes
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FOLLOWING the High Court decision (in the case of Funnell v. Johnson in The Commercial Motor, May 25) that it was for a driver delivering goods to prove that he was engaged upon some necessary task, if summoned for exceeding the provisions of a no-waiting regulation. some advice to drivers has been given by the Traders Road Transport Association. The national secretary, Mr. H. R. Featherstone. said recently: "In certain circumstances it appears that it would be sufficient for the driver, if summoned, to himself give evidence as to what he is doing. In other cases it may be necessary to have corroborative evidence, e.g., from the shopkeeper. It would therefore appear to be sound policy in any Case where as summons may be issued for the driver to secure supporting evidence."