Law in a Nutshell for Drivers
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rAA NEW pocket-sized handbook, written in simple terms by Mr. R. E. G. Brown, secretary of the London and Home Counties Area of the Traders Road Transport Association, releases C-licensees from all responsibility in compiling instructions on the law for their drivers. Apart from his day-to-day work, which includes an advisory service to members, Mr. Brown has, in the past two -,ears, addressed More than 60 meetings of traders on the legal. aspects of C-licence operation, and has first-hand knowledge of the need for a concise guide on the subject.
Part I deals with regulations regarding C-licence vehicles, including drivers' hours and records, speed limits, maximum gross laden weights and safe loading. Part II is concerned with lighting, towing, utility vehicles
and trailers. Part III covers drivers' general obligations, safety hints, driving offences, prosecutions and penalties.
Part IV gives general driving hints, including a table of stopping distances. Part V is devoted to tyres and their care.
The handbook incorporates a specimen record form, devised some time ago by Mr. Brown. With it are detailed instructions on how to complete it. There is also a form on which details of employees' driving licences can be recorded and kept its office files.
Although writterv specifically for drivers of C-licence vehicles, the book is applicable to all goods-vehicle drivers and is highly recommended.
The handbook. is available to members and non-members at Is. per copy, or 10s. 6d. a dozen. Copies can be obtained from area offices or from the T.R.T.A. headquarters at 146, New Bond Street, London, W.I.