The evening times., 1896-07-27
CLAIMS OF THE WHEELMBN
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factory regulation, as the majority OF fld'
ers and drivers slow up when crossing
such crowded streets, as mucn Tor tnelr
own protection as for that OF the pedes-
TRAN. With this regulation tho reckless
would be the only ones who woJid suffer.
AS IT Is now, rider with whatis Known
as low geaf-wilen the feet M turn faster faster
Is apt to be arrested, because tile majority
OF tile police and citizens gauge the speed
or the rider by tue ramoity with winch
We would state for your benefit that
most OF the 'scorchers' ride with :Agh
gears, as IL requires the most expert wheel
man to ride over twelve miles an hour
has too great an idea of his own danger
to ride along the street at a fuster speed
than now allowed by the regulation.
WANT TEQUALPRIvILEGE
Explanatory OF the section asking that
veiiicies he required to proceed to the miu-
die or the street before making a turn.
would state tiiat it is d common practice
for Dotn the urlver and riOer 10 cut the
corners close TO tie curb, no matter whether
turning TO the right OF left, often colliuing
with some other vehicle or pedestrian cross
ing the street, or travelling III the opposite
direction. For Instance, vehicle pro
ceeding north, and aesiring to turn to the
left, viii make Il sharp turn to the left,
proceed d short way Oh Ine south side or the
street, and then cut across to the north, or
correct side OF the street. In many cases
dUOtueI teuhi Ut CyCle Is ellIleT
with. or has to stop suddenly to keep out OF
danger.
We are sure that pedestrians will agree
with US that there Is as much trouble with
this as with fast driving or riding, and that
the ina jority OF accidents occur in this way.
We have noticed that cars do not slow
down when crossing streets No atten-
ton is paid to this by the police.
We do not desire that special privileges
be granted wheeimen, buy that they bc
granted the same privilege as other usersOf
the streets. The cyclers are not quite as
bad as they are painted. Some are, and are
evep worse; in fact, some should not be
allowed on the streets, but the majority
are not. and we believe IL certain riders are
given power to force other riders to obey
,ne regulation, that they can assist the
police wonderfully, and in a short time
nave the teamsters and riders so used to
following the rules OF the road, that ma
jority of those complaining will cease.
OF course, we are ware that pedestrians
are continually complaining against the
driver and rider, but IL the rider should
complain every time twhey are incoinmoded,
we are sure thar tie authorities would
think the riders are not alone to blame.
In conclusion, would respectful y call your
attention to the following rules OF the road
which we would like to have you approve
and have published in the daily papers.
which, If followed, would obviate in great
measure tile troubles occasioned by the
misuse of the streets.
RULES OF THE ROAD.
Applicable TO all persons who travel or
use the streets within the District or Co.
luinbia, either on loot or by bicycle. horses
or any otler vehicles:
l. IN passing one who is approaching.
turn to Tie right.
<. m passing another going in the same
direction pass on the left.
8. Wine moving keep along the right
hand side of the center of the street
Il. Draw up along side OF the curb before
stopping.
the street corners, nor in the middle oil the
street.
o. NO one shall stop suddenly, or turn
suddenly, except when necessary to avoid
collision, all persons MOVING iaster than
three miles an hour must Glow down grad
TALLY before either stopping or turning
corDeror turning from u straight course
4. NO horse shall De driven immediately y
behind nor within fifteen feet of a person
or vehicle travelling III the same direction
D. Pedestrians stall have the right OF
way Tor The purpose OF crossing the street
on the crosswalks at the cotuers and must
not cross or enter the roadway atany other
point.
.. Horses, animals and vehicles travel
ing on the streets and avenues running
northerly and southeriy shall have the right
OF way over those travelling on the streets
running easteriy and Westerly, provided,
however, tnat tie police snail nave th,.
power to modify this rule and regulate the
travel at the Intersection OF streets and
avenues where they are stationed.
~. All Nenicies using the streets during
the night time shall carry light with plaiii
glass front :
IL. Every person violating these rules
or any OF them, shall be prima facie lab
for ali damage and injury caused by collision
with any other user of The street. and shall
further De- liable to fine, according to
police regulations
All oI winch is most respectfully sub
mitted.
District of Columbia Division of League of
American Wheelmsn, by
VIM. I. ROBERTS ON,
Chief Consul
Committee 7. Robertson, W X. Lar
rmore, S. L simpson j l.. steele. j q.
Wood and G. A. Mansfield