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The Battle for the Roads of Britain

Police, Motorists and the Law, C. 1890s to 1970s

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238 pages
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9 hours

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The emergence of the automobile in early twentieth-century Britain posed significant challenges for law enforcement, prompting a fundamental transformation in policing strategies. This book explores the police's response to the increasing dangers on the roads, focusing on their efforts to separate motorists from pedestrians in a bid to reduce the rising number of traffic-related fatalities, referred to as the 'road holocaust.' Through this examination, it highlights the evolution of public safety measures and the complexities of modern policing.

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The Battle for the Roads of Britain, David Taylor, Keith Laybourn

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2015
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