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OWN WORST ENEMIES
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I write regarding the letter headed "Long road to vary licence" (CM24-30 Oct). I believe hauliers bring a lot of the problems on themselves.
We live about half way between a haulier's yard and the main road; a distance of about 700m. The lorries are going all day and night.
Most of the hauliers' own vehicles are not too noisy but a lot of the other hauliers that use his yard as a centre have no regard for anyone trying to sleep. They go up and down the lane day or night, twin exhausts up the back of the cab, using full throttle at 03:00hrs.
When they get to the main road they slam on the brakes. The road is covered in skid marks from them, and this happens every night.
Hauliers need to put their own house in order before blaming everyone else. They need to ensure that drivers are aware that people sleep at night and that hauliers comply with all Operator's Licence conditions.
It makes no difference if they have had an 0-licence for 45 years—if you have one rogue driver he will get you a bad name.
James Ellis, 11(yboston. Redford.