Give. up Motor Cars Altogether and Ride in Ricshas A_ suggestion that Shanghai's traffic problem might be solved by abolishing the use of motor cars was thrown out by Mr. Peter Grain in a traffic case which came before him at H.M. Police Court last Friday. Mr. ©. J. White, of the Central Garage, was summoned for having caused an obstruction in Szechuen Road by leaving his car in an unauthorized place.
Inspector Kinipple informed the court that the car was left in the street opposite Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw's shop, at 11.50 in. the morning. The police had instruc-single thing until the Registrar of' tions to allow no cars whatever. to stand in that particular part of the road, particularly at that time of the day when 70 per cent. of the traffic was going north.
Defendant admitted leaving the ear there, but said he was unaware of breaking a regulation.
His Worship—One must be assumed to be aware that these regulations have been published.
Defendant—A police constable saw me pull up there. If I wag doing wrong, he should have told A Sikh constable gave evidence that he told defendant "No can stop this side."
Sub-Inspector Milne gave evidence as to the posting of notices at the Nanking-Szechuen and Ningpo-Szechuen Road corners warning motorists not to park their cars there. They were prominent notices conveying Special Warning," and were easily seen.
Defendant contended that they were not, being at least 15 feet from the ground.
His Worship (inspecting the Placard) 4 could easily see that at 15ft.
Defendant called one of the reporters as a witness, and asked: "Have you ever seen that notice at these street corners?"
"No," answered witness, phatically.
"Have you ever looked for it?" asked Inspector Kinipple.
"No," answered the witness, with equal emphasis.
Defendant contended that the notice was "way up in the air.' and not easily seen.
Inspector Kinipple—Mr. White is one of the oldest motorists. in Shanghai, and should have known that he left his car in a very unsuitable place.
His Worship—I know it is a very dangerous place indeed for traffic. I shall enter a conviction and caution Mr. White. Next time it will be a case of dollars.
Mr. White—I suggest more public stands be set apart for parking cars.
His Worship—The problem where to find such places. have no doubt the police will be very pleased if you can suggest suitable places. One begins to think the only solution of the traffic problem will be to give up motor cars and take ricshas.
Inspector Kinipple—And that would be a rather serious thing for Mr. White.
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