Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
AUTOMOBILE RULINGS
FORGUIDANCE Of owners
Attorney General Reinhardt Rules
Against Amber Lenses-No
Spot Lights Allowed.

{ comply with the new automobile law
attorney General Reinhardt has
specified certain of these that NAV le-
gally be used by motorists.
Amber-cOlOred lenses are prohibit
ed because II is feared that their use
would be followed by pink. green
blue and other cOlored lights. which
would result in a confusion of lights
dangerous to traffic. New Jersey
has ruled against amber lenses.
II motorists equip their cars in ae-
cordance with the rulings of the at
torney generals Office. they need fear
no trouble when touring in New Jer-
sey' pennsylvania, Maryland or other /
states, as the rulings made are iden- |
tlcal with those in force everywhere.
Ine following rulings were announc-
ed wednesday by the Attorney Cen
erals department.
The use of plain white glass is not
permitted, but must, as the law so
speciiies. be properly covered. coated
dlmmed or DETECTED so that the lights
will not blind or dazzle.
Inc use OF auxiliary lamps, small
oui6s, switching and other dimming
devices by which an operator can
turn on his small lamps or large I
lamps at his pleasure. will not be '
permitted. unless the lamps of the J
car are properly covered, coated. dim c
med or DETECTED so that they will not {
Dlind and dazzle in the event that the .
large bulbs are burning. Evasive de- n
wees Will not be permitted. The use
Of dashboard devices, unless the h
lenses on the headlights are properly v
covered. coated, dimmed or DETECTED a
ire prohibited.
Permanent Coverings. L
Any permanent device, contrivance L
'r means that so covers, coats, dims
" defects the rays and beams of a to
headlight so as not to blind or dazzle. Ct
re fulhllment of the law. When
ne method OF covering or coating the P,
ront glass is used. such must be NJ
ornament and cover approximately
wo-thirds of the glass. extending in Ike
IL cases below the filament of the
ulb. B
Temporary Coverings.
A temporary covering on lenses will fitl
Ot be permitted longer than a reason me
pie time to enable the owner to prop
'ly equip his car with headlights A.
at conform with the law and the L.
llings made hereunder. 7
NVAUAcu LlgulSs We
Inc use Of red, green. blue, yellow.
nDer' or any other cOlored light. in P
y shade or tint, is prohibited. The
W requires. white lights. q" A
Number of Lights. in
The law requires at least two roo
nte lights. These must show at mes
times between one hour after sun two
Wn and one hour before sunrise. will
is ruling applies no matter whether Exr
car Is IN motion or at rest on the onst
,hways. ana
Rear Lights. sasi
)ne red rear light shall be shown beal
1ble in the opposite direction from tbar
len Sne motor vehicle is proceed care
!. This light must show at all how
es between one hour after sunset atab
il one hour before sunrise. This mor,
ing applies no matter whether the ar !,
is in motion or at rest on the of n
hways. IT, SS
Small Dash Lights, Miss
he provisions Of the law and the is+.
ngs made Hereunder applv to Ali an5
III dash lights. viz: small head Wei
is set in the dash of a motor We cioIi.
e, or a part of the headlight nnhi;
Sc shall be so equipped as NOT to Tbe
d or dazzle. -, oU
Candle Power Of Bulbs, boIn
~ "a 0Sluie o1 power OF Hgnts snail not stuffs
PV"eI lot carbon, plan
sOOn oS,la, y ilazua Ilglts' or q can are Fl
po%ei = 80. III uittOseh OF gas llghts. ings
. - s'io" tua. 10 cahule power tung of tn
I'll requirements and are advoeat-
Y the manufacturers of headlights IRl
lenses. The use of the IS candle
IT tungsten or carbon flament is tIov
Ugly urged. roio-,,,
Spot Lights. He3dr
e use of spot lights is not per the ri
d as a permanent headlight INFO 2
can only be used for the Dur- adde's
for which such are intended Chest
Sign and number reading. as an arrive,
iary light in cases of accident lealrin,
sity, and for road or ditch edg- seven
Spot lights shall be attached ed for
on the left-hand side of a car to tai
used the rays of the spotlight came +
be directed over the hood of was he
ar towards the right-hand side. pearan
noulu st[lke tne road at dis shipper
not greater tiian ten feet ahead
car. 81
nses and Devices Approved.
following lenses and devices In th
Deen teseea ana are deemed to eral Sc
: suDsIahIlal @ Lulnllment OF the Boyce
)sgoOd lens, Legalite lens, the ford. nj
ly Offset, tractors (Crew-Lev- ceny 81
lens (bulb not to ex- Atkins
8 candle power tungsten or 10 five
!, nitrogen bulbs prohibited) Kent q,
ite lehs tDulD not to exceed Is time in
power tungsten or carbon, nj Of illega
ore (white or clear glass only).
specifying Of the above lenses
vices is not to be construed to Bessie
that other lenses and devices vorce fr
compliance with the law and PhiIadel
made Hereunder. The above The cor
lenses and devices have oeen ford. VIII
md were found to comply with Morris.
under the conditions noted. Bessie S