THOUGH 18 lorry drivers were found guilty of making false
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enes in their record books, proceedings against London-based WBS 3nsport Ltd were dismissed when the hearing was resumed last 3ek at Tower Bridge Magistrates Court (CM, August 9) 2harges were brought against ) company for contravention der subsection 98 of the ansport Act, 1968 which )adly states that an employer II not escape conviction if he s given adequate instruction his employees concerning :ord-keeping.
Discrepancies had been found tween starting times noted in ) record book and a Departant of Transport silent )dside check. But prosecution reed that unless the person amining the record books 9W of the check or that drivers ire entering false information the day sheets he would not aware of any inaccuracies. ienior traffic examiner for the tropolitan Traffic Area John en admitted that WBS had a
good previous record — were always concerned that regulations were adhered to.
The court was shown examples of the record books used by the drivers and these had full instructions printed at the front.
In a written statement the company accountant said he was unaware of any checks being carried out, but knew that when employees contravened regulations the company sent out warning letters and that records sent in which did not tally with work carried out would be investigated.
In dismissing the charges against the company Senior Magistrate R. Knox-Mawer, said that he was satisfied that the company had an adequate system to stop the Transport Act being contravened.
Costs were not awarded to the company.