The Natchitoches enterprise., 1916-10-12
Carried.
By Mr.. Salter, secon ded by Mr.. Page;
HIGHWAY LAWS


| HarlSn OF NaCcnlsOcnoS
Be it enacted, by the Police Jury of
the Parish of Natchitoches acting I'M
der and by virtue of the power and au-
thority of Sec. ITS of the Revised Stat
ues OF Louisiana, that the following
Highway and Traffic Laws are hereby
adopted.
Sec. /. That in adopting the herein
after highway regulations, they have
had in mind, SAFETY FIRST, and
have subordinated all other provisions
TO that cardinal principal.
Sec. 2. That all persons sing the
public highway are declared to have
equal rights, whether on foot, horse or
vehicle of any kind.
Sec. 3. Meeting.
That in meeting on the public high
way, if either person is travelling in a
vehicle OF any description, the person
so using the vehicle, must turn to the
right until the inner wheel is clear of
the center of the beaten track or mid
die OF the road.
s., c. 4. That each person shall pass
to the right, if on account of the con
dition of the highway, it is impossible
for one of the parties to comply with
the above regulations then and in that
event the person who finds it impossi-
ole OH account of the condition or the
road az the point at which he is, shall
hold his hand up as indicating his ina
oility to do so. and come TO full stop
and remain so until the approaching
party shall have passed by on the side
where conditions will permit the con-
pliance with the regulations.
Sec. 5. That all persons on the high
way, when meeting another party shall
slow down to a speed of not exceeding
zen mics an hour, and if conditions
perm {. pass as directed using a speed
not exceeding 10 miles an hour.
Sec g. Overtaking and passing.
One person Overtaking, land desiring
to pass another, must do so, at the con-
venience of the parties and without en-
dangerlng either life or property. and
if damages occur, the presumption shall
be that La person attempting to pass,
was at 1aA.t aid the burden of evidence
shall be on such person. The person
then shall turn to the right and the
one passing to the left.
Sec z. Lights.
That all persons using the highways
on nights with Automobiles shall be
provided with good Lights, which shall |
throw light not less than 800 feet |
ahead of the vehicle, and when so pro-
Vlded shall not travel over Is miles per |
hour. II for any reason the lights in |
use throw light less distance than |
che above the speed shall not exceed |
10 miles per hour Shall danger occur
while lights are not being used, the |
person not using lights snail be res
ponsible for all damages sustained.
Sec. 8 General Speed Regulations.
That any person travelling at rate
OF speed of over Twenty Five miles
per hour on the highway of the Parish
shall be liable for any damages which
may be occasioned to person, vehicle
Or animal. That if both parties are
at a rate above the limit
herein fixed, neither shall be entitled
to recover of the other damages for
The damages suffered,
Sec. 9. That in case of damages oc-
curing by reason Of the violation of the
provisions of this act, or by reason of
The carelessness of any person using
the highway, the driver and the owner
Or the machine shall be liable in soiido
for all damages occasioned, unless it
De shown that the automobile is stolen F.!
'r in the possession of tae driver With
tut the knowledge or consent Of the
)Wner.
Sec. 10. Chaffeurs
That no person under the age of IS !
hall be allowed to drive an automobile
'perated for hire on the puolic high
ways of the Parish
Sec. IL. That all persons operating
automobiles for hire on the puDiic high
Ways, shall DO required to give a good
md sufficient surety bond in favor of /
ne Secretary of the Police Jury, which
urety shall be for the protection of
II persons injured by the operation of
he said automobile, the amount of the
ond to be given for one automobile is
be sum of $500. 90 and the further sum
t S500,U0 for each additional automo
lie SO operated. Said bond to be ap- !
roved by the President of the Police
ury.
Sec. IL. That the Bond herein pro-
lded for, shall be given within 90 days
-om the PRONUNCIATION of this act, AMI
ny person so operating cars, after the
w goes into effect shall be liable to a
ne of not less than five dollars nor 3
ore than One Hundred Dollars, to be )
'SoVSiSu ny proper lSgdl proceedings
} be had as here n provided.
Sec. Is. Be it enacted that allaof )
lie Public Roads if the Parish of Nat 2
litoches are hereby declared to be Z
lbiic highways and as such under the .
risdiction of the Police Jury of tie 2
arish.
Sec. IA. That no persons using an :
ltomobile in the Highways ABOVE
entioned, shall travel at a greater =
eed than Is miles an hour in the day
ne nor at speed exceeding Is miles
hour at night.
Sec. I5. That all vehicles shall slow
wn to a speed Of not more than II
les an hour in turning the corners of
. streets, and shall give due notice
warning signals, of their approach.
Sec. 16. That in passing the cor
rs, each vehicle shall keep to the ex-
.me right of the road.
Sec. IL. That any person violating
y of the provisions of this act shall
coneiusiyely presumed to be respor-
& FOR any ard al damages sustained
person vehicle or animal On the
ghways. and liable to I'll such dam
Is sustained
&c. ~ That any person violating
PROVISIONS OF TINS act shall DC guilty ~