N.I. MOTOR UNION

Hokitika Guardian, 8 September 1932, Page 2

N.I. MOTOR UNION

’■ REGULATIONS CONSIDERED.

AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE.

(Per Press Association — Copy rig Jit.)

PALMERSTON N., Sept, 6

At the North Island 'Motor Union conference, the voting on the principle of one North Island Association, instead of several smaller associations, as- at .present, resulted in .eleven each Way. The president’s casting vote left the matter as at present.

. A request‘ that steps be taken to ensure an amendment of the" law, so' that motorists insured under third party, should be more fully protected, was . advanced by ; South Taranaki. It was explained that when a motorist injured a wife, child or employee, and was found negligent, the husband guardian and employer in each case could claim damages for loss of services. The motorist was not insurqtl under the third party against) such claims. The executive was'instructed! to take whatever action Was necessary. ;' ■ v -

A motion was carried asking for the enforcement of the regulation in regard to glaring headlights. , It was decided to take steps by medium of motion pictures, to prosecutej a safety-first campaign, A resolution was passed asking, for the registration of cyclists. ■ Attention in the proper quarters, is to be drawn to the light sentences passed on persons stealing ears-

The principle was reaffirmed that where a person is injured, the hospital expenses incurred in each case be the first charge on moneys payable by accident policy taken out by the injured party. . .

It was decided to ask for the enforcement of tlie regulation in respect to cyclists at night without lights.

There was a lengthy discussion on the question of speed limits. The conference affirmed the principle that driving to, the common danger be. the only offence. A sub-committee was set up to place these views holme the commissioner of transport. v