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Taihape Daily Times, 23 September 1919, Page 5

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MOTOR CAR PROHIBITION. 1) CITY COUNCIL PRECAUTION. The death knell of the left-hand driven motor oar has just about been sounded in Auckland, for by a decision of the civi_c authorities‘ no licenses Will be issued to any new “left—handers.” This is a step in the direction of minimising motor car accidents. With the left-hand car itlis a diflicult matter for the driver to signal over the side of the car with‘ his rig-ht hand, as demanded in certain cases by the ‘‘rule of the road” laws in force in this city. . In America the rule of the road IS just the reverse, consequently this car is suitable theree, but importers . in Auckland frequently pay the~£3o demanded by American firms to convert the ca.r into a “right-hander.” The same’ work is undertaken in New Zealand; but -the -charge.-is .somewha-t..-high. . her,’ approaching on £SO. per" the 18 Aor"mor'e'left—hand driven Arneriea.n;;ea.rs the Buick and the _._l\l.e«w_'. I7_ludS~on.al_°e-_p.r-obably the. .b_est known. Th_e left-handerg that .-have found 7 their way to thatucity have no doubt (in the majority of cases) been imported-direct _ -by the owners. —Consequent'ly "it is that they have not been .converted before leaving America. -- _ .. _