Haulier Sold Vehicle He Had Never Seen
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THE way a haulier sold a lorry he had never seen was described to Leeds magistrates, last week, when fines totalling £84 were imposed on two men who admitted offences under the Road Traffic Act. They were John Harper, haulier, East Cottingworth, near York, and Keith Winn, driver, Canal Road, Pocklington.
Mr. E. Wurzal, prosecuting, said Winn was originally a haulage contractor and had two A-licence vehicles, but in 1956 he decided to give up his business. Harper agreed to buy the lorries for £500, provided he could get A licences for them. However, the Yorkshire Licensing Authority granted Harper an A licence for only one vehicle, so he paid Winn £250.
R10 Still determined to obtain flu, other A licence, Harper used a new vehicle with an identity certificate in Winn's name. He also kept records in Winn's name. Then he applied—again in Winn's name—to have the business taken over by himself. Yet Winn had never seen the new vehicle Mr. Wurzal explained that .the scheme came to light because the Licensing Authority was suspicious and did not allow the application. Inquiries were made and Winn confessed.
Mr. R. E. Paterson, defending, said both men had excellent records. Winn was forced to sell his business because of illness, and an unfortunate position arose because the vehicle he retained deterio
rated "and was not really roadworthy. Harper offered to substitute another vehicle for it, but Winn never legally owned the new lorry. The case did not contain sinister motives.
Winn was fined £5 for making a false statement to obtain a variation of the licence, and Harper was fined £25 for aiding and abetting him, For using an identity certificate with intent to deceive, Harper was fined 125: and Winn £5 for allowing it to be used. Harper was further fined a total of £20 on four summonses for carrying goods without a licence, and Winn was fined £4 for aiding and abetting him. Harper was ordered to pay £15 15s. costs.