Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 February 1914 — For New Automobile Laws. [ARTICLE]

For New Automobile Laws.

Automobllists are considerably interested In a bill recently Introduced at Albany. It is the result of conferences between the representatives of the Legislature and a committee of the New York State Automobilist Association, and Is said to be in many respects a model in securing uniform legislation. Among its provisions is the annual registration of all motor vehicles—and the payment of toss equivalent to those of other states. It Is proposed to put the fees on a sliding scale based on weight, so that they will range from two dollars for the lightest to probably fifteen dollars for the three ton touring car. it is also proposed to Insure a positive method of Identification by making all autos carry numbers on both front and rear, the number tags to be changed in color each year and to be Issued and provided by the Secretary of State. An entirely pew provision intended to protect the highways prohibits the use of non-sklddlng tire devices except when the roads are covered with Ice or snow or are In an otherwise dangerous condition. For the assistance of local magistrates in enforcing the law, provision is made that all records of convictions under the act shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, who, In turn, will notify all county clerks of speed violations. The MU also provides that the Secretary of State shall file with each county clerk a list of registered owners and chauffeurs every thirty days, that local authorities may ascertain the names of those who violate the law. Any vehicle that usee fictitious numbers will have Its certificate of registration annulled and its chauffeur’s right to operate that or any other vehicle will be suspended. If the bUI becomes a law It will be a misdemeanor for any person to tamper with or use any automobile without the consent of its owners— Waverly (N. Y.) Free Press.