Sanction for Vehicle Alteration Needed?
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WHETHER a haulier can increase YV the unladen weight of an author-. ized vehicle without the cousent of the Licensing Authority, although the alteration might add to the carrying capacity, was discussed during a licence application at Bristol, last week.
The application was made by a Bristol concern, which asked for a variation of its A licence, to permit the increase of the unladen weight of seven vehicles by altering them from fourwheelers to six-wheelers.
Mr, A. F. Nicholson, the Western Licensing Authority. said that there was apparently nothing in the Act which made it essential that the unladen weight of an authorized vehicle should not be altered without the consent of the Authority. If the altera tion increased the carrying capacity, and the nature of the business carried on by the applicant were changed, he suggested that that might well be a ground for objection.
Mr. T. D. Corpe, for the objectors, submitted that the applicant could not increase the unladen, weight of his vehicle without applying for a variation. Any increase in tonnage meant that objections could be lodged. , Mr. Nic.holson remarked that it wouldbe desirable for the case to go before the Appeal Tribunal to obtain a ruling. He would deal with it on its merits and the application would be refused. He said that, in view of the alterations proposed, it was, in his opinion, desirable that the sanction of the Authority should be obtained. ,