At the meeting of the Municipal erratic Committee held on July 24 letter from the Automobile Club China on traffic problems in- the Settlement was considered in det {fhe following expressions of opinion were recorded by those present, connection with the complal made by the Club as to the obstrucfion caused to other road users by public and private rieshas, the Com-Jnissioner of Police stated that with the recent institution of police motor cycle patrols it was anticipated that SEowil'be possible to exercise a more effective control over these vehicles. Stembers agreed that adoption of he one-way traffic system for this type of vehicle was impracticable, fas was also a further reduction in tthe number of licences issued therefor as advocated by the Commissioner of Police. 5 To. ameliorate the conditions complained of by the Club, the Contmissioner. of Police undertook to direct that special attention be paid to the parking of cars, particular with n view. to restricting their parking on both sides of narrow thoroughfares or in close proximity to road intersections.
The Commissioner of Police stated that he was unable to agree with the Club that the number of incompetent native drivers is increasing Jas in his opinion the system adopted for the testing and licensing of such litivers is sufficiently severe to prevent the issue of licences to incom petent persons.
Members agreed that some ground exists for the complaint. that Jomnibus drivers fail to comply with the regulation. requiring them raw up close to the kerb "when taking up or setting down passeners." The Commissioner of Police fas requested to ensure compliance fri this regulation 80 far a8 pos The Committee was unable to Jendorse the proposal put forward by the Club that additional yellow or warning lights be brought into use road crossings. Adoption of this proposal, which has been the sub-ect of previous consideration, Fwould ju members' view tend to lead fo confusion and accidents.
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