The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-07-28

during the usual hours of worship,
the speed shall not exceed 8 miles
per hour. 5th. When approaching
or traversing a bridge, levee, sharp
curve, or steep descent, the opera
tor shall have his vehicle under
control and the speed shall not ex-
ceed miles per hour, and when
approaching any intersection of
highways the speed shall not be
greater than is reasonable and
proper having due regard to the
amount of traffic and safety of
the public.
Stopping When Sisnalled.
Operator must stop his vehicle
upon, request or signal-of any per-
son leading, riding, or driving a
restlve horse or other draft animal,
and If going in the opposite direc-
tion, must use reasonable caution
IN thereafter passing such horse or
other animal and if animal appears
to be badly frightened or the oper-
ator Is requested to do so he must
smut off his motor so long as neces-
sary to prevent accident and insure
safety OF others; and in case of ac-
cioent to person or property due to
the operation of the motor vehicle
tne operator upon request must
give his name and address, and if
not the owner of the vehicle, the
name and address of such owner.
Rules of the Road.
When meeting any other person
or vehicle on the road or street the
operator of a motor vehicle shall
reasonable turn to the right of the
center of the road or street so as
to pass without interference and
when overtaking and passing others
the operator of the motor vehicle
shall pass on the left side of the
road or street and the one being
passed shall turn to the right side
and upon reaching the intersection
OF highways or streets he shall
keep to the right of the center of
said intersecting roads or streets
when turning to the right and pass
to the right of the center of inter-
sections when turning to the left.
Equipment of Motor Vehicles.
Motor vehicles using the high
ways and streets must have the fol-
lowing equipment: 1st At least
two lighted lamps giving white
light on the front of vehicle visible
200 feet in direction in which same
Is going, between one-half hour af-
ter sunset and one half hour be-
fore sunrise, and one red light on
the rear so hung or placed that it
Will make visible the license number
OF said vehicle. In case of the fail
ure of lights to operate the opera
tor of said vehicle may proceed to
destination provided he sounds sig
nal at least once every 200 feet and
runs at not more than 8 miles per
hour and takes first opportunity to
put lights in order. End. At least
= good and sufficient brakes. 3rd.
A suitable horn, bell or other sig
nal device for giving notice of its
approach. 4th. A mutfler, which
shall not be cut out or discon-
nected within the limits of a city.
town or village.
Further Safety Provisions.
No person shall operate or at
tempt TO operate a motor vehicle
upon or over any highway or street
while intoxicated or who is in other
respects incapable of properly and
safely operating same and it is
q puIlSlldDle DIV
fine land Imprisonment when fine
Is not paid) for any person to drive
a motor vehicle upon or over any
highway or street in q race or on a
bet or wager.
Arrest and Punishment
Any constable, peace officer. po-
lice officer, or other officer author |
lied by law to make arrests. is au-
thorlzed TO arrest without warrant
any person violating the provisions /
of the Act within their jurisdiction |
and upon conviction such person |
shall be punished by fine or i'm
prisonment for specified time, or
both, and penalty may be increased |
for second or third offense.
W. NJ. MITCHELL.
Atty. Board Supervisors.