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Is Dormobile Subject to Speed Limit ?
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THE question of whether a Bedford
Dormobile is subject to the 30 m.p.h. speed limit at all times revolved round the seating arrangements in the vehicle, Daventry (Northants) magistrates were told on Tuesday. They were hearing a case in which a Dormobile driver, Peter L. Sheppard, Westfield Road, Hinckley (Leics), was accused of exceeding a van's speed limit.
The prosecution claimed that a dualpurpose vehicle must have cross seats permanently fixed behind the driver, but the Dormobile in the case had seats parallel with the sides and was carrying goods. For the defence, Mr.A. C. G. Rothera argued that the Dormobile did have transverse seats, although they could he folded into bench seats along the sides or lifted up to the sides, leaving the whole interior clear for goods.
Sheppard, a sales manager, did not deny driving at more than 30 m.p.h., but claimed that he was permitted to do so in a Dormobile. He said he was unaware that the seats in his vehicle cduld be completely taken down until it was pointed out to him.
P.c. Moody told the court that the Dormobile was carrying 3 cwt. of display goods, and the seats, parallel to the sides, had been folded back. Therefore, he classed the vehicle as a van carrying goods. P.c. Warner said he agreed because of the seating arrangement. , During the proceedings, Mr. T. Faulkner Gammage, magistrates' clerk, told Mr. Rothera: "I have seen these advertising brochures, but nowhere in them does it state that this vehicle is not subject to a speed limit. Can you show me where it does say that? This firm would surely use that point in their advertising if it were so. A firm of their standing could surely get together with the county council and agree upon it."
Mr. Rothera: "Prospective purchasers are told that the vehicle is not subject to a speed limitation, but it does not appear on the advertising leaflets."
He submitted that there could be no possible doubt that the Dormobile was a dual-purpose vehicle because the seats could be plaCed transversely. The case was dismissed.
"MAKE CHILDREN STAND"
FOLLOWING complaints about children occupying bus seats while adults stand, Hull Transport Committee are considering forcing half-fare passengers to give up their seats to adults. Mr. G. H. Pulfrey, general manager of the undertaking, is to report to the committee on the possibility of including this ruling in their operating licences.
BUS STATION PLANNED
A REPORT on suitable sites for a 1—k central 'bus station in Oswestry is to be prepared by the borough surveyor. When it is compiled bus companies serving the town will be invited to meet the town council to decide which site is most convenient.