Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 July 1907 — LAW FOR AUTOMOBILES. [ARTICLE]

LAW FOR AUTOMOBILES.

The Democrat has been asked to again publish a synopsis of the law governing the running, etc., of automobiles, in this state. Few people seem to be at all posted on the law, and we herewith give a brief synopsis of same. The law in full as amended will be found on pages 558, 559, 560, 561, Acts of 1907. Speed:—ln business section of towns and cities not greater than 8 miles per hour;* 15 miles an hour in other portions of towns;

20 miles an hour outside municipalities; never at a speed greater than x is reasonable and proper, having regard to the use in common of the streets and highways and not to endanger life or limb of any person. Upon approaching a bridge, dam, curve, steep descent, crossing of highway, etc., machine must be under control and at reasonable and proper speed, with regard to the safety of traffic and the public. The Highway Rules—Operator must, on meeting anyone riding, leading or driving a horse or other farm animals, not run faster than 6 miles per hour when passing such, and upon request or signal by putting up the band from tbe person or persons so met (if in sufficient light for such signal to be perceptible) immediately bring machine to a stop and remain stationery as long as may be reasonable to allow them to pass; and on request must furnish such aid as may be necessary in passing. Upon overtaking persons leading, driving or riding a horse or other farm animals, practically tbe same rule applies. Tbe machine must be reduced in speed on signal as above and before passing allow a reasonable time for such animal or animals to be lead or driven to the side of the road. The driver of the horse, etc.,' must drive to tbe right on the approach of any auto so as to give it one-half of tbe traveled highway, and the auto driver must do tbe same. Drivers of automobiles and other motor vehicles (except motorcycles) must have their registered number displayed both in front and rear of machines, so as to be plainly visible, etc. Section 5 provides a penalty of not more than SSO for the first conviction of any person who neglects or refuses to comply with the provisions of the act; not more than SIOO for tbe second offense, and not more than S2OO for a third or subsequent offense.