From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Secret memo discussing a driver's negligence in an accident and their subsequent ban from driving company cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\5\ scan0092 | |
| Date | 28th August 1939 | |
| 4009. SECRET. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}7/R.28.8.39. 14-B-V.{VIENNA} With reference to Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}1/E24.8.39., attached is a copy of the driver's report on his accident in 14.B.V. There is no doubt that the driver was, to a certain extent, guilty of negligence, and he will never be allowed to drive Rolls-Royce cars again. It is true to say, however, that the behaviour of the driver of the other car was definitely a contributory cause as he should not have come out of this track without ascertaining that the road was clear. The road in question was well-known to the Chateauroux drivers, and never previously had any vehicle been seen emerging from this track. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||