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Points to Observe A WARNING concerning When Buying Used r-1. the purchase of used Vehicles vehicles, particularly those
from the Services, is issued by the Vehicles Committee of the N.R.T.F It is pointed out that in such cases an operator should not assume the carrying capacity of the vehicles from the tyres. In many instances there has been considerable overtyring. It also states that under the Road Traffic Act, 1934, the onus is laid on both buyer and seller to ensure that a vehicle, when used on the road, complies with the regulations as to construction, weight and equipment. Sellers sometimes try to relieve themselves from this liability by indicating that buyers are expected to take over this responsibility.
A Case of Cherchez THE attraction which vehicle la Femme in Vehicle I manufacturers' badges had Publicity for schoolboys was well
known to publicity departments before the war. Most companies were glad to respond to requests for them, and once again, to-day, such badges are in demand. Intense urgency is usually expressed in the letters, which appear to come not only from lads but also from the junior members of the less mechanically minded sex. For instance, one well-known lorry manufacturer recently had no sooner combated a wave of enthusiasm from certain boys of Stamford, Lines, than a letter arrived, from Buxton, Derbyshire, expressing a wish from two little girls for badges! Publicity managers, note and inwardly digest!
Minister Proves To Be THE present restrictions on Adamant on Length of 1 the maximum length of P.S.V.s public-service vehicles, includ ing traeybuses, are to remain. The Minister has written to this effect to the S.M.M.T. No doubt further representations will be made with the object of obtaining an all-round permitted length of 30 ft. for such vehicles, irrespective of the number of axles.
London Transport nVER 2,200 people, includ Holds Memorial Sering 1,500 relatives, official vice at Abbey . . . guests and representatives of all departmental staffs of the London Passenger Transport Board attended a memorial service at Westminster Abbey, on October 24, for the 1,262 members of the staff who fell in the recent world war. The organization was excellent and the service most impressive. It was conducted by the Dean of Westminster, assisted by the Precentor, and at the close trumpeters of the Irish Guards' Band sounded the last post. The main entrance was lined by uniformed officials.
Heavy Vehicle Makers WE have referred to the new in New S.M.M.T " Heavy Vehicle Section of Section the S.M.M.T., sanctioned by the Council on June 11. Mr. Henry SpurrieF, of Leyland Motors, Ltd., has been elected chairman of this, and will hold office until the annual general meeting in 1947. Of interest is the following definition: "A heavy manufacturer is a manufacturer who ordinarily produces vehicles of the maximum lawful carrying capacity within their respective classes, classification for this purpose being in accordance with the number of axles." It seems that Britavema, the independent committee of the "heavies," will, however, still carry on its personal work.