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Rules for Anti-theft ..
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Device Contest
1=} ULES have been mnnapproV-ed by the vehicle security coittee of the. R ad Haulage Association for a cornpetition to discover the most effective anti-theft device. The committee have Pointed outthai the winning -device will not necesSarily have to comply with every point in the specification laid down. Also, they are not 'bound to grant an award. . Any individual orcompany may enter the competition and submit proper working drawings, and, if possible, a prototype. A cash prize. will be awarded to the winner, but it is considered that the main benefit will be the right to market the device, which would have the committee's approval and recommendation to all vehicle operators.
Entry forms may be obtained from Mr. P. T. Franklin, 146 New Bond Street, London, .W.1. Closing date for the competition is December '31, '1960.
The specification below is intended for general guidance only, say the corn. mittee.
A. -The device should, if possible: (1) be applicable to 'both diesel-engined and petrol-engined vehicles; (2) prevent a vehicle being either driVen or towed away; (3) automatically come into Onefation when the driver leaves the vehicle; (4) he inaccessible to a potential thief, and invulnerable even if he knows how it works; (sr he non-electric in its operation; (6) be capable of mass production at a „reasonable Mice: (7) not be dangerous to the driver, or any other person; (8) Incorporate awarning device; (9) have a lock (combination or key) of high quality, with the key (if hued) of a restricted " registered" design.
'D. If a warning device is Incorporated, this should: (10) have a distinctive sound;... (11) be separate from the eltiele's normal horn; (12) not be powered by the vehicle battery.