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The Lure of the "Lorry Girl"

30th October 1936
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

AA N investigation into the menace of the "lorry irgirl" has been conducted 1,y Mr. H. H. Lapsley, secretary of the Manchester Area of the Commercial` Motor Users Association, who, in order to obtain his material, spent considerable time on the road. He asserts that conditions are infinitely worse than has previously been stated, and officials of road transport undertakings, the unions and social workers are considerably perturbed by the state of affairs. Mr. Lapsley is preparing a report for submission to the general secretary of the C.M.U.A., who will, no doubt, submit it to the council of that association for consideration of the policy to be adopted.

The problem was first raised in the report of the Medical Officers of Health to the City of Salford for the year 1934, which was dealt with in a leading article in The Commercial Motor published on August 23 last year. It appears that there has been no diminution of the evil; in fact, it is a growing one, and it is necessary that urgent steps should be taken to deal with the matter.

Much of the trouble lies in inefficient supervision of the cafes and rest-houses. Such places are essential, as men on the road must have refreshffient and rest, but they must be placed on a proper basis. It would seem to be a good scheme if they could be inspected periodically and approved in a manner similar to that undertaken by the R.A.C. and A.A. in connection with hotels.

The dangers of the country-wide spread of hidden disease can readily be understood, and already a large number of the patients attending clinics is drawn from this source. It is most regrettable that a good-class and normally well-behaved• worker should be exposed to temptation of this nature. It makes for inefficiency and may cause positive danger through an increase of locomotor ataxia, which may result in greater risk to the community than driving dangerously or under the influence of drink or drugs.

Suggested Restriction on Waiting Vehicles Too Stringent

THE Motor Legislation Committee is taking a strong stand in connection with the proposed traffic restrictions in 70 important London streets. It urges the Minister of Transport to hold a public inquiry at which all interested parties may make representations. In the view of the Committee, the proposed Regulations constitute a striking indictment of the failure of the authorities to provide adequate street space for the traffic requirements of the rapidly increasing population of the Metropolitan area, despite the enormous revenue derived from motor taxation.

If the restrictions now suggested be brought into force, it will not be possible for vehicles to be used effectively in the many prescribed streets. To permit -only 10 minutes' loading or unloading time for goods vehicles will limit their utility in many trades which, to a great extent, depend upon adequate, convenient and flexible road-transport facilities. Other more important matters than that of reducing traffic congestion must be considered. The great advantage of road transport is its doorto-door service, and if the operator be not permitted to stop his vehicle for a reasonable time outside the points where he must call, then the efficiency of his vehicle will be seriously diminished.


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