WEEKEND GAOL PLAN

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 136, 6 December 1938, Page 10

WEEKEND GAOL PLAN

MOTORISTS' OPPOSITION

(By Telegraph—Press Association.)

GREYMOUTH, December 5,

"This is perhaps a spectacular way of approaching the question," declared Mr. R. P. Furness, ' Marlborough, at the quarterly meeting of the South Island Motor Union today .^when referring to Mr. Semple's proposal to impose weekend terms of gaol for drunken drivers. "Drunken drivers will have to pay the full penalty if safety first is to be rammed home," he added. "The proposal seems a bit of a retreat on the part of the Minister. If it is introduced the gaols will not be sufficiently large to accommodate all wishing to partake of the State's hospitality at the weekends."

The North Island Motor Union's decision to oppose any alteration in" the penalties for motorists was unanimously affirmed.

Widely divergent views on the necessity of road signs for side roads approaching main highways were expressed by the delegates, who rejected a proposal to submit road signs to the Transport Department tor approval. "Major Roads Ahead" signs and the erection of symbol signs on highways approaching intersections were approved.

A proposal that all bicycles have red rear lights was defeated by eight votes to seven.

After a long discussion the meeting decided that the proposal to use L signs for learners was not at present necessary.

A, remit favouring the compulsory use of safety glass in all windows of cars was carried.

It was-decided to ask the Government to erect hutments at scenic resorts for the use of those unable to pay hotel expenses. '■