The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-01-21

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| ilght on public highway to reveal per
sons and objects to a distance of 200
feet lights are not required when cars
are not in operation provided the
wheel OF the vehicle nearest to the
| sidewalk shall be within 10 inches of
| sidewalk or roadside.
Eliminates GIarine Lights
or especial interest is the subdivi-
sion Whlch relates to arrangement of
heaullShtS so as TO prevent binding
glare The main beam of such lights
must not rise to height greater than
~ inches from the level upon which
the car stands at a distance of 75 feet
from the vehicle. There is a similar
provision relative to spotlights.
Prohibition of the use of cleats.
studs and projections on tires pro.
Jecting beyond the tread or traction
surface of the tire is contained in
section II with the proviso that use
OF IRE chains of reasonable proDor.
nons shall be permitted where neces-
Ha!y. Provision for the permitting
use of vehicles propelled by move.
able track is also contained in thar
Sectlon. Restrictions relative to
weights permitted on bridges and
llaDlllty for damage done public high.
ways etc, are contained in the same
section.
For Peace and Quiet
Prevention of noise, smoke, etc, is
contained in Section Is. Muffler cut
3uts snail not be used within tho
ilmlts OF any Incorporated city and
county or city or town, or in any bust
ness district or on any public highway
Where the contiguous territory is
closely built up.
For public safety Section IA is 10
be commended for it provides that no
person under the influence of intoxi-
eating liquor or who is an habitual
user OF narcotic drugs shall operate
or drive motor or other vehicle on
any public highway under penalty of
,mprisonmnt in county Jail or $500
fine or both.
Section 16 prohibits employment for
hire of unlicensed chauffeurs and the
leaving of cars unattended without
brakes being set.
Rules of Road
Rules of the road are contained in
Section 16. Wherever practicable
vehicles shall travel on the right side
OF the road and shall be operated in
a careful manner with due regard TO
safety and convenience both of pedes-
rlans and of other vehicles. Two ye-
hicles passing each other in opposite
directions shaf keep to the right:
In all cases vehicle shall travel on
the right side of the road unless the
road ahead on the left side is clear and
for at least 100 yards
and in all cases where crossing a pub
lie highway. Vehicles overtaking 9TH
ers proceeding in the same direction
snail pass to the left and not again
proceed to the right until reasonably
clear of the overtaken vehicle.
1t shall be the duty of the driver of
a vehicle overtaken or about to be
oyertaken to give way to the over
taking vehicle on suitable and audible
signal. Vehicles must be operated to
allow safe distance between one
another and outside of business and
congested districts shall not follow
closer than Is feet.
Excepting where controlled by such
other traffic ordinances as may be per-
mitted by the act a vehicle shall yield
the right of way at intersections to
another vehicle approaching from the
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ing on approaching another vehicle
from behind, signing with the hand or
a mechanical device when about to
turn at an intersection, approaching
horse drawn vehicles, heed to direc-
ton of traffic officers, movement of
slow moving vehicles, placing of mir
rors where drivers view is obstructed
are all contained in the same section.
In the subdivision regarding pass
ing of street cars it is probable that
changes will have TO be made to suit
in Honolulu where tracks
are on the sides of streets.
Care in Coastng
Another subdivision requires the
keeping under control of vehicles in
detiles, canyons and mountain canyons
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