Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-07

Connecticut. exceed nine feet six inches in width unless specially written permit be procured from the highway commis- sioner.
 Steel Tires Prohibited.
 The use of steel tires, on motor vehicles or trailers is prohibited.
 Must Have Mirror.
 Every commercial motor vehicle, so constructed or loaded that the operator does not have free and unobstructeo view of the highway immediately to the rear and at the sides must be equip ped with a mirror or reflector attached and adjusted so as to give the operator clear reflected view of the highway directly to the rear. The mere installa- tion of mirror without the proper ajust- ment is a violation of the law.
 Every commercial motor vehicle hav- ing maximum carrying capacity of over two tons must have conspicuously in view | on each side of the body, near the driv- ] CTS seat, permanent marking showing the maximum carrying capacity in pounds, the letter to be not less than 1 one inch in height and each stroke not less than 3-16 of an inch wide.
 Must Have Proper Headlights.
 All commercial motor vehicles of two tons capacity or over which are gov | erned or controlled so that the speed cannot exceed fifteen miles Der hour must have at least two headlights that are visible for distance of at least two hundred feet and De of suffi1SSlt power to reveal any person, vehicle or substantial object on the road straight ahead for a distance net less than one hundred feet. According to the latest accepted practice, 1900 apparent candle
 power is required to comply with this
 regulation. The candlepower of the
 kerosene lamps, used as equipment or
 motor trucks, does not exceed 250 ap.
 apparent candlepower so that acetylene ol
 electrical headlights must be used Al
 other commercial vehicles must comply with the headlight regulations, applica
 ble to motor vehicles in general Ali mo
 tor vehicles equipped with electric head
 lights, must use a headlight devise tt prevent glare, certified and approved b.
 the motor vehicle commissioner, includ ing bulbs of proper candlepower and fo cal adjustment.
 Proper Tail Light. : Every motor vehicle operated from l. hour after sunset until 1-2 hour be , fore sunrise must display a red ligh l from behind, also a white light so ar ? ranged as to properly illuminate the req
 number plate The tail light euuip 3 ment must be permanently installed l White lanterns hanging from the rear d not meet the legal requirements. Must Have Efficient Brakes, , All motor vehicles exceeding ten hurs power must be provided with at leaS : two brakes separated from each othel The braking equipment must be sui n ftcient to bring the motor vehicle to : stop, within reasonable distance O
 any hill or grade which may be encount . cred on the highways of the state c 2 Connecticut.
 : Must Have Efficient MuffIer. . Every motor vehicle must be provide : with a suitable muffler or device to pr, :, vent unnecessary noise-also a smtab Il bell, horn or other signalling device Il serve as an adequate warning of dan: l CT. Muffler must be so constructed tn; the individual explosions of the engir . can not be heard at a distance greate y than fifty feet.
 if Reckless Driving of Trucks. : Reckless driving is prohibited as to a e vehicles, including trucks, and operato # must not drive cars at speed great,
 than is reasonable and proper havir s, regard to the width, traffic and usc n the highway. Commercial motor veh o cles not equipped with pneumatic tlr, If must not exceed fifteen miles per ho, l, on any highway. or eight miles per ho,