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17th November 1979
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ECEiNISING AUTHORITIES were required to pay particular tentrn to drivers of heavy goods vehicles who were likely to !co e a danger to the public; and they also had to take into ;co nt the opinion of the general public in relation to such !Ilk es.

This was said by the NorlerrtiLicensing Authority, m Foster, at Newcastlepon-Tvne on November 6 hen he turned down an veal by T. F. Cousins of St swald Court, Felling, against decision refusing to renew is hgv driving licence.

The refusal had been based n his record of convictions, icluding two for drinking and rivihg and two for driving while disqualified. Mr Cousins had been disqualified for a total period of four and a half years.

J. Foley, for Mr Cousins, pointed out that when he last appeared before the Magistrates on Max' 11, they decided on hardship grounds not to disqualify him further as this would prevent him from following his occupation.

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