LA accepts anonymous complaint
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• An application for an 0 licence for two vehicles was adjourned last week by the Scottish LA after criticism by the applicant's solicitor that there should be corroboration of an anonymous complaint about the firm's activities.
The applicant, Mr R. T. Thompson, of Polmont, Stirlingshire, admitted a fine imposed the day before the hearing for illegal use of a vehicle and when pressed by the LA, Mr A. B. Birnie, admitted that he had known he was breaking the law but had been unable to hire transport and was compelled to use the vehicle. Mr Thompson also admitted the vehicle was still being used illegally.
Mr. F. Anderson, a traffic examiner, said he had received an anonymous complaint and following this he had gone to the firm's premises and had seen the unlicensed vehicle being driven into the yard by the applicant. Mr Thompson's solicitor, Mr W. MacRae, said he took strong exception to use of an anonymous complaint but the LA said that he took cognizance of anonymous complaints and accepted full responsibility for what had occurred. Mr MacRae insisted, however, that there should be corroboration of any report if it were to be considered as evidence and the case was adjourned.