CARELESS MOTORISTS
'Convictions for motoring offences in New Zealand last year averaged one for every 18 vehicles on the road. Although the offences include several thousands of trivial breaches, an analysis just issued by the Justice Department discloses also that 462 diileus were prosecuted for being drunk while in charge of motor vehicles, while 33 were charged with negligent driving, resulting in death. In the first group 44 cases were dismissed, while there, were four acquittals on the charges respecting losts of life. Among the graver charges there were also five eases, two of which were dismissed, of negligent driving, endangering life. "The principal offences were Breaches of lighting regulations 4164 convictions, negligent or dangerous driving 3291, breach of registration regulations 3232, breaches of parking regulations 1134, excessive speed 1609, various breaches 11.47, drunkenness in charge of a vehicle 478. Convictions against women drivers totalled 618, including 161 for negligent or dangerous driving, and 60 for speeding. One woman was •convicted of being intoxicated while in charge of a car.
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Hokitika Guardian, 8 October 1930, Page 8
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170CARELESS MOTORISTS Hokitika Guardian, 8 October 1930, Page 8
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