Mr. Birnie Warns Scottish Hauliers

25th September 1964, Page 96

25th September 1964

Page 96

Page 96, 25th September 1964 — Mr. Birnie Warns Scottish Hauliers

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LAST week, at Kirkcaldy, the Scottish deputy Licensing Authority, Mr. A. B. Birnie, had before him four operators to consider the revocation or suspension of their licences under Section 178. The deputy L.A. was presented with figures and a history of the activities of Duncan McKendrick of Auchtermuchty, and decided to reconsider the matter later when a new application was to be heard with a view to putting McKendrick's house in order (he had been operating outside his normal user).

The other operators, Hutchison Bros. of Dysart, Thomas Muir of Kirkcaldy and James Taylor of Methel, had all been called following heavy fines imposed for a variety of offences. Hutchison Bros. had been fined more than £1,000 because of a confused situation that had arisen

when the firm landed a contract early this year for the delivery of miners' coal. Thomas Muir had been fined more than £900 for carrying coal outside the conditions of his licences. In his defence he had claimed that he believed the term "excavated material" to include coal. James Taylor had been fined £140 for operating outside the conditions of his licence.

Mr. Birnie decided to take no further action in all three cases, but warned the operators that he was worried about vehicle maintenance and would keep a watchful eye on the situation. He added that he would accept no further excuses in the event of any future appearance.