The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-06-24

horn when overtaking vehicles or
persons; must stop when signaled by
driver of horse, and, when asked,
must give name and address. Speed
must be reasonable, and at no time
in excess of 25 miles an hour, and
on approaching danger signs not IN
excess of II miles an hour Must
stop on overtaking a street Car which
has stopped to let passengers off, un-
til car starts and passengers are on
sidewalk. Must obey all signals OF
officers, who may arrest without war
rant. Cities and towns not permit
ted to pass ordinances in contraven-
ton of law. Fine for first violation,
$40 to s25; second offense, S25 to $50
and 20 days Imprisonment; third
offense, $50 to 5000 and 80 days i'm
prisonment, with suspension of Ii
cense. Revenue to be used for i'm
provement of roads in State. Fines
for exceeding speed limit in cities
only, 20 to city treasures. Registra-
ton number is prima facie evidence
in suits.
The Illinois Law.
Illinois requires registration with
the secretary of state, accompanied
by name, address, description of We
hicle, etc. The fee is 81, and expires
at the end of the year. Certificate of
registration and number are given
applicant; also seal, which must be
attached to machine. The number, in
figures 4 inches high, must be dis
played on front and rear of machine.
The machine must carry at least two
white lights visible 200 feet, and one
red tail light, also showing on num-
Der in rear. Lights must be lit one
hour after sunset up to one hour be-
fore sunrise. Manufacturers and
dealers must register one vehicle Of
each class. Transfer of machine re-
quires registration by purchaser, fee
so cents. Registration not required
Of nonresident Machines must have
sufficient brakes, horns, etc. Speed
limit 10 miles in cities, Is miles in
towns and villages, 20 miles on high
ways, 6 miles when turning corner
or curve. Fine of 5000 for racing on
public highways. Must stop for
frightened horse or when driver sig
nails. Cities and towns not permit
ted to require registration and Ii
cense. Chauffeurs' license, 81; badge
furnished. Fine of 5000 for anyone
using vehicle without owners con-
sent. Fines for violation, SIS to $500;
doubled for second offense, followed
by revocation of license and impris-
onment in aggravated cases. Revenue
used in repairing roads.
The Law of Indiana.
The Indiana law requires that each
owner shall file a description of his
car with the secretary of state, who
shall give him a license and a num-
Der for his vehicle 1t is a misde-
for any person to operate
motor vehicle while intoxicated or
under the influence of liquor, and any
person found guilty is punishable by
a fine of not more than S100 or six
months in the changing. When
passing or meeting persons riding,
driving or leading horse, the opera
tor of the car shall travel at speed
of not more than miles an hour un-
til such person is passed. Upon the
raising of the hand of persons riding,
driving or leading horses, the car
must be brought to an immediate
stop.
The Law of New Jersey.
Under the law of New Jersey, the
secretary of state was required to or
ganize department of motor vehicle
and the assistant secre-
tary Of state was made commissioner
of motor vehicles, with authority to
issue licenses to owners and opera
tors of motor vehicles. The commits
sioner was authorized to appoint a
chief inspector of motor vehicles,
who should have a practical knowl-
edge of the mechanical arrangement
of all kinds of motor vehicles, and
who should pass upon the efficiency
of the motor vehicles and the COM
potency of applicants for license.
The commissioner was also author
lied to appoint inspectors, not ex-
ceeding ten in number, to detect vio-
Iations of the law and to assist in it's
enforcement. The commissioner is
authorized to revoke a license at any
time he may deem it advisable. Amy