The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-22
Get DINNERS on
Your Cars Now
NOISE PRODUCING CAR DRIVERS
AND SPEEDERS CAN BE PUN
ISHED.

These are the days when +he owner
of motor car had better bestir him.
self to determine whether he
is complying with the new
motor vehicle law of the state of
Minnesota. For the guidance of those
who may be in doubt as to some of
the provisions of this law, we here
with publish few salient facts:
1. Every motor vehicle, except mo-
torcycles, is now taxable, in lieu of
all other taxes, at two per cent of its
value, list price of factory. For the
first three years, the tax is computed
on the full value; for the fourth and
fifth years of life of vehicle, twenty
five per cent less the list price OF fac
tory and every year thereafter, fifty
per cent less. All motor cars over
1000 pounds in weight, minimum
tax is $12; cars weighing over 1900
pounds, SIS is the minimum. Motor
cycles without side cars, S.; with
side cars, So additional. Trucks and
tractors Of two tons and over, $50;
four tons and over, $50. On cars
bought between July 31st and October
1st the tax is one-half for the whole
year and after September 80, one
fourth tax for whole year.
2. Each car must display at least
two lamps, not to exceed 32-candle-
power, visible from the front and one
red light from the rear. After July
II, 1921, all cars must be equipped
| with a DINNER or lens so etched,
ground, moulded or constructed that
the lighted filaments appear blurred
and all light emitted therefrom must
be free from brilliant luster. It is
unlawful to turn the socalled spot
or search lights on vehicles travelling
public highways.
3. Any person who shall attempt
to escape payment of an auto tax
and failed to list the same, is guilty of
a gross misdemeanor and is punish
able by law prescribed therefor.
Operation of Amy Cars.
4. License numbers, as heretofore,
must be displayed in front and rear
of car.
5. Cars are not to remain standing
in any public street or highway un-
attended with the motor running.
6. All cars must have a muffler and
same is not to be cut-out or discon-
nected within the limits of any city
or village in the state or in the pas
sing of any animal being led or driven.
Z. No autoist can monopolize more
than one-haf of the road and he must
turn to the right when given sig
T nal.
8. All car drivers must reduce speed
in rounding curves.
9. Any person who enters a garage
or building of any kind and removes
an auto therefrom, for his own use
or that of someone else, without the
consent of the owner, is guilty of
felony. The intention to return it
will not be deemed defense.
10. 1t will be unlawful to operate a
car at greater speed than ten miles
per hour in the congested part of
any city or village for a distance of
more than one-tenth of a mile; in the
residence section, Is miles and not
more than section, Is miles and not
more than twenty-five miles in any
part of any incorporated city or vii
lage.
II. In case Of an accident by coll
lision or otherwise the auto driver
must bring his car to stop and re-
turn to the scene of the accident and
give to any person so demanding, his
name, number of drivers license, If
any; and the number of license tag
and the name and residence of each
and every male occupant.
IL. Anyone in an intoxicated con-
dition operating motor car is guilty
of a misdemeanor and any person
convicted therefor is disqualified to
operate car for a period of three
months after the date of conviction.
13. Any constable, sheriff, police Of
fcer or other peace officer has the
right to enter any public garage or
building for the purpose of inspection
of any motor car to ascertain viola