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SUSPENSION REDUCED ON APPEAL .
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THE appeal of Tyneside Plant and Spares Ltd. against A.144lay suspen:ion imposed., by the Northern Licensing 4uthoritY.,_ heard by the Tribunal on IV,ednesday, resulted in its reduction tO ;even days: Mr/R. M. Yorke, for thetpriellants, said his clients. felt strongly ibout the .penalty., imposed following a 'chicle examination last September. As a result of a roadside cheek the irm's 15 cwt Cslicensed van received an mmediatel 'G.V.9 for . five defects. The nokt _Serious, fault. • said Mr. Yorke,iferied Ito a defective handbrake, and he, evidence on this was disputed. The irrn'i.,fitter, with 40 yell:1-s experience, aid the, handbrake would hold the vehicle on a one-in-four hill, although he examiner considered that the vehicle :ould not be held on a slight gradient. Mere was a . dispute between the ixaminer and the company's fitting staff is to the relative effect on steering of ideways or vertical play. The defects. continued Mr. Yorke, iad been repaired within 24 hours, but recause no examiners were Available to e-check the vehicle, it was, in effect uspended for a week. The firm had a lean record, with no convictions or ither G.V.9 experiences. The L.A. vould not concede that questions relatng to wear of vehicle components were uestions Of degree.