Of Interest to Motorists
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WELLINGTON, May 20; ' A committee to "wateh the iiiterests of motorists should a ehange be made in the coupon ailoeation of petrol, was set up by the eouncil of the North Tsland Motof Union yesterday after the council decided not to press at present for the reintroduetion of local petroi advisory committees. The position in regard to^. pedestrian crossings is just chaotic, said Mr. F. G. Farrell, Auckland, at today's meeting. The- council resolved that representa-. tions should be made for the education of motorists and pedestrians in the ,use of pedestrian crossings. The New. Zealand Rostd Safety Council has adopted a Transport Department recommendation that iire engines should stop in the face of a red traffic light although tliey move on again immediately. ' This decision of the road safety council was reported to today's meeting of the council which Subsequently endorsed the recommendatiou
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Chronicle (Levin), 21 May 1948, Page 3
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152Of Interest to Motorists Chronicle (Levin), 21 May 1948, Page 3
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