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r,aTEMBERS of the Traders' Road IVI Transport Association were warned against increasing their fleets by Maj.Gen. G. N. Russell. speaking as president of the Institute of Transport, at the T.R.T.A. annual dinner in London on Monday. The addition of a lorry, he declared, meant that another would be removed.
It was a mutual problem to maintain the use of the public services. Unrestricted growth of " do-it-yourself " vehicles would have a bad effect upon public transport, and C-licensees should think twice before increasing their fleets. He had no liking for regulation, but he asked them to look seriously at the present position.
Speaking of the higher speed limit for "heavies," he said it was essential to get busy with the drivers in solving the problem of obtaining extra productivity, which was not yet noticeable. Discipline on the roads must be strictly enforced. The lack of manners on the road displayed by drivers of small vans was disturbing.
Lord Mancroft referred to the fine work being done by the Minister of Transport, which he hoped would continue for a long time. He appealed to the Government to be firm in dealing. with the problem of road congestion, and not to be afraid of offending anyone. A stop must be put to thousands of cars pouring into London, mostly carrying only the driver.
Mr. G. R. H. Nugent, Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry, complimented the Association on the "Kerb Space is Precious" campaign. Vans must, he said, be able to stop at shops.
Mr. S. C. Bond, president, emphasized that the urban arteries were more important in many ways than trunk-road development.
LIGHTING REGULATIONS TO BE CODIFIED
THE -Minister of Transport proposes to consolidate and amend the existing regulations on lighting. Interested organizations have been asked to submit their views by June 30. •
Certain transitional provisions are no longer necessary and will not be re-enacted. They relate, among other matters, .to the position of obligatory rear lamps on existing vehicles, and on certain new trailers and agricultural implements.
Provision is to be made for vehicles propelling snow ploughs in front to be exempted from the regulations as to the maximum height from the ground of front lamps. It will also be permissible for rear lamps and reflectors to be fitted not more than 5 ft. 6 in., instead of 5 ft., from the ground on certain combat vehicles of the home forces and of visiting forces from Canada and the U.S.A., which were Supplied by the manufacturers. before, January 1, 1959.