§ 30. Mr. LEONARDasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the inadequacy of most tail lights on motor vehicles to illuminate their number plates; and if he will take steps to make compulsory the use of a tail light so enclosed as to shine through white opaque glass letters and numbers?
Mr. STANLEYI agree that the number plates of many motor vehicles do not comply with the regulations, which require that every letter and figure shall be easily distinguishable. I am, however, advised that in hours of darkness it is possible satisfactorily to illuminate the number plate by reflected light, and therefore do not at present feel justified in making compulsory the use of internal illumination.
§ Mr. LEONARDIs the Minister aware that this form of illumination is in practice in other countries and has proved satisfactory? Would it not be advisable to introduce it in this country for the protection of the public?