B6-Wednesday, September 24, 1980 - North Shore News THE SKID: MARK By Const. RANDY HERMANN RCMP With horns blowing and tires screeching, the two cars come together with the scraping of metal and a final bang! After the dust has settled, a feeling of anguish has come over you. You nervously get out of your car and enquire as to Vhat happens a panic and helplessness. The other driver appears to*be quiet, calm and wishes to continue about his or her business. A few driving particulars are exchanged, and upon agreement both drivers continue on their way. After thinking about the accident for several days you decide to attend at the local ‘more until it business. . You are advised by ICBC that they will not accept an accident report which has involved injury and/or damage exceeding $200 or has been reported to the Police. You then attend at a local RCMP office. The above is a common occurrence encountered by the health of the other ICBC office. It’s late af- driver. By now a number of spectators have gathered. The feeling of anguish is quickly replaced with one of BRISBANE, Australia (UPI) - Two Canadian ad- venturers hoping to beat the hero of Jules Verne’s novel, Around the World in Eighty Days, and circle the earth in three days less time, drove 630 miles on the first day of the Australian leg of their odyssey, to finish one hour behind schedule. Garry Sowerby and Ken Langley, both 29, arrived in Brisbane Thursday as part of Seatbelt convictions The number of seat belt convictions in British Columbia has increased considerably this year over that of the same period last year, according to Trans- portation and Highways Minister Alex V Fraser. Latest statistics released by the Minister show 8,155 conmnctions from January 1 to August 29, compared to 2,099 for the same penod last year, and 1 .O121n 1978 Por the weck of August 25 to August 29 there were S15 We 7 ) - AT AUTOS LTD. 10th & Alma, Vancouver orvdon IMPO ; ne QE. ¢ iy Me WEST VANCOUVER’S COMPLETE MECHANICAL AND | COLLISION : REPAIR CENTRE 8 - 5:30 Mon. - Fri. Peter Brand Motors ternoon and you are advised ‘that the accident claim form can only be completed during certain hours of who have many _ people waited several days before reporting their accident. In order to avoid the previous “hassle” the following are days to circle their “Odyssey -77” attempt to drive around the world in 77 days. They ended the 630 mile section along Australia’s east coast about one hour behind schedule, then handed their Volvo 245 wagon over to mechanics for servicing and headed off for about six hours sleep before resuming the 4,570-miles Australian leg of their record attempt. To break the record of 102 Up convictions for seat belt violation. North Vancouver had the highest convictions with 183. “This is a_ substantial increase,” said the Minister, “and I am pleased to see that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’ and Municipal police forces are concerned enough to try to convince people that seat belts are probably the most effective way of reducing deaths and serous injuries when an accident occurs The more you look, the more you like ° 733-8105 16519 Clyde Avo Weat Vancouver 822 32751 days set in 1976 by American Johnny Parsons, driver Sowerby and navigator Langley must drive at least 26,514 miles - the cir- cumference of the earth. A sturdy “kangaroo bar” was fitted to the front of the car after it was flown from Los Angeles earlier this week. The bar, considered essential equipment for trucks and automobiles that frequently travel the remote Australian outback roads, tips to remember if you are ever involved in an accident: If there is ANY sign of injury and/or the TOTAL damage of ALL vehicles involved, is in your opinion $200 or more, the accident should be reported at the time of occurrence (even if it means being late for an appointment.) Do not MOVE the vehicles involved unless heavy traffic is present. Ask any spectators if they saw the accident and obtain names and _ telephone numbers. If for some reason you cannot wait for the police, follow these tips: Obtain the licence number, make and colour of the other vehicle involved. Copy down the name-and driver's licence number (top left hand corner of B.C. driver's licence) of the other driver. — Copy the date, time and the glo protects the front of the car from collisions with kangaroos. The duo will’ drive westward through the heart of Australia to Alice Springs. then turn south to Port Lincoln before heading west again across the barren Nullabor Plain to Perth. They hope to arrive in Perth Sept. 27 from where they will airlift the car to Bombay, India for the Asian section of their trip. BRASSO, Profect yout investment Get your new car treated with Porma Shine the finest process in permanent vehicle waxing For little extra we can alse Perma Guard the interior We have Wanxoyl rustproofing and underc oating whe th ig yuarameenu by Waxoyl tor tive years This offer restine toed to new Cars registered within the last 3 months Offerts good until Oct 31 PERMA-SHINE You'll never wax your car again 975 Marine Dr... N Van. Quarantecd 986-1231 erthe accident — address where the accident occurred. Report the accident to the Police: in which area the incident occurred. 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