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Defects not noticeable, LA told
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• The South Wales LA, Mr R. R. Jackson, took no action against Mr D. M. Thomas, of Llandeilo, when he was called to appear under Section 69 following convictions concerning defects in the braking system and steering of his lorry which was involved in an accident in September last year.
A previous hearing had been adjourned in order that maintenance records for the period between April and September last year could be submitted. At the hearing at Llanelli, Carms, Mr P. Richards, a mechanic, said that he had inspected the lorry monthly and sometimes three times a month for a considerable period before the accident. It was also submitted by Mr A. Jenkins, for the operator, that the records showed that Mr Thomas had done his utmost to maintain the vehicle and the defects subsequently discovered were not readily noticeable and could have occurred on the day of the accident.
The LA said he was in doubt about the accuracy of the records but he decided to accept them at face value and not take any action under Section 69.