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Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 304, 5 September 1929, Page 6

Strong opposition to the continuance of the regulation regarding red rear reflectors on cars has been expressed by the North Island Motor Union. The annual report of that body, however, says:—“ We have subsequently learnt that the Commissioner of Transport is not inclined to delete this regulation. Our representative voted against the continuance of the compulsory use of a reel reflector, but it has to be admitted that other delegates representing other interested bodies are inclined to agree that the standard red reflector approved by the committee is a means of possibly avoiding accidents.” The report continues: “We are very keen to secure an amendment to the Lights on Vehicles Act, making it compulsory that all moving traffic, including push bicycles and horse-drawn vehicles, should carry a rear light. Were this enforced it would mean that many accidents of a serious nature would be averted. We are pleased to state that the Commissioner is in sympathy with our request and will possiblv include the amendment in the forthcoming legislation.”