Driving Licence Rules Codified
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FFIVE main changes are included in the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations, 1950, . which conso:idate the Regulations of 1947 and come into force tomorrow (April 1).
Three of the amendments deal with the issue of licences to visitors from abroad. Another cancels the special provision for driving tests for members of the National Fire Service. Tests may now be conducted by the fire brigades maintained under the Fire Services Act, 1947.
The fee of 7s. 6d. for a de:tying test has been increased to 10s.
Under the Road Vehicles and Drivers (Amendment) Order, 1950, which also comes into force tomorrow, she Regional Transport Commissioners may continue to grant permits to drivers of public service vehicles and heavy goods vehicles, although public service vehicle drivers' or heavy goods vehicle drivers' licences may not be held. The new Order replaces the expression "Group 1" by "Group A," otherwise there is no change.
TRADE DOOR OPENS
UUT NDER an agreement on two-way between Poland and Britain. the Polish Government will issue licences for the import of £200,000 worth of cars, commercial vehicles, trailers, works trucks and motor accessories. and £10,000 worth of garage equipment.
NEW BUSES MORE EASILY CLEANED
DOUBLE-DECKERS now in productiontion for Birmingham Transport Department embody many improvements, and particularly features to facilitate cleaning.
A smooth finish has been aimed at, and to this end, disc wheels and flushfitting headlamps are used All excrescences on the front of the bus have been removed, the radiator filler being underneath the bonnet, which is balanced and closes like a car door with an ordinary door catch.
Crossley, Daimler and Guy chassis are being used, bodies on the Crossley chassis being made by Crossley Motors, Ltd., and on the Daimler and Guy chassis by the Metropolitan-Cammell Carriage and Wagon Co., Ltd. The bodies are built for long life, and special attention has been paid to the avoidance of corrosion by including stainless steel in many parts, and by zinc-spraying steel panels, window pans and other parts.
The last 150 of the vehicles at present on order will be 27 ft. long, as provided for in the revised Conditions of Fitness Regulations. EXCHANGING VIEWS WITHIN B.T.C.
THE second issue of " Transport News is being distributed among the 900,000 members of the staff of the British Transport Commission. The first issue dealt with the 1948 annual report. The present number explains staff relations. including the latest developments in agreement between the Executives and trade unions for negotiation and consultation,
Mr. John Benstcad, C.B.E., deputy chairman of the Commission, states in the latest issue that the management of the B.T.C. is pledged to a real exchange of views. Views put forward would be received with appreciation, he says. but whatever opinions were expressed, "management must manage."
NO APPLICANT: NO LICENCE THE Yorkshire Licensing' Authority has refused an application by Norman Ellis and Co., Harrogate, to run excursions and tours. A representative of the concern did not appear at the sitting when the application was due to he heard. The Licensing Authority then Stated that the application would be refused at the end of seven days if the applicant made no attempt to get in touch with him.