AT THE HEART OF THE ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY.

Call our Sales Team on 0208 912 2120

PROTEST AGAINST DELAYED 'PROSECUTIONS.

31st July 1936, Page 23
31st July 1936
Page 23
Page 23, 31st July 1936 — PROTEST AGAINST DELAYED 'PROSECUTIONS.
Close
Noticed an error?
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.

Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

Keywords :

A strong protest against the practice of the Licensing Authority in delaying prosecutions was made by Mr. W. Blackhurst, solicitor, at Blackpool Police Court, on Monday, when he defended a van driver charged with failing to keep a current record of hours worked.

" It seems to be the practice of the Licensing Authority," Mr. Blackhurst declared, " to write letters demanding explanations from a man charged with the offence. The man thinks he is going to hear no more about it, and then he gets a summons. This offence was committed on April 7 last. If the police had to adopt those methods in conducting their prosecutions, there would be a good deal of comment throughout the country. I think it is unfair for a man to have this held over his head for three months."

C.M.U.A. Macclesfield Officials.

A large number of local members was present at the annual meeting of the C.M.U.A. Macclesfield branch, when addresses were given by prominent Manchester Area officials. Mr. F. Forster was re-elected chairman of the branch, with Mr. F. Lovatt as hon. secretary.

Protest Against August Traffic Court.

A traffic court having been fixed for August 4, in Manchester, a protest has been lodged against this breaking into the legal vacation. It is held that, even if the members of the profession raised no objection, there would not be the staff available, owing to the holidays, properly to prepare cases. Moreover, it would be difficult to get witnesses to attend.

Rate-cutting Allegation Disproved.

In last week's issue, an allegation by Mr. V. R. Shepherd, for six objectors, against Stevenson Transport, Ltd., Derby, was reported. In a licensing case, Mr. Shepherd stated that the company obtained traffic by charging uneconomic rates.

We now learn that this suggestion was proved in evidence to be without foundation and was, later, withdrawn. Further, it was proved that the company's rates for the traffic in question are identical with those said to be charged by the persons for whom Mr. Shepherd appeared.

Interference with Rights of Road Users.

A.R.O. North-Western Area has adopted a resolution setting forth the views of the Association on the report of Mr. W. G. Marks, Liverpool Corporation's transport manager, who has outlined a scheme to relieve traffic congestion, with a view to expediting the passage of tramcars.

A.R.°, regards the proposals as a suggested interference with the rights of other road users. It considers that the congestion in the city streets is not due to the reasons given by Mr. Marks, but to the immobility of the trams.


comments powered by Disqus