Great Falls tribune., 1922-04-15

Apparent confusion of automobile
drivers as to the city traffic regula-
tions, particularly the recently adopted
ordinance governing the parking of
machines, has been costly to a consid-
cradle number Of people since the po-
lice department has had q motorcycle
patrolman on the job. The majority
of the violators, when arraigned IN
police court, offer the excuse that they
do not understand the rules.
City Attorney Charles Davidson has
prepared for the benefit of motorists
a digest Of the important traffic regu-
lations. If the motorist masters these
rules he can avoid a session IN which
the Judge speaks the last word.
Park parallel With the curb with the
wheels on the right hand side not more
than six inches from the curb every
where in the city except on Central
avenue and First avenue south between
Park Drive and Ninth street, Second
avenue south between Park Drive and
Seventh street, and on Second, Third.
Fifth and Sixth street between Second
avenue north and Second avenue south
where parking at an angle OF 40 de-
grees with the curb with the front
wheel on the right hand side Of the
vehicle resting against the curb, Is re-
quired.
Parking Rules
The rules prohibit parking Of ma
chine within 10 feet of a fire hydrant,
within Is feet of the center line of an
entrance or exit Of a theater, within
40 feet of the curbline of a street in
tersection on First avenue north, Cen
tral avenue or First avenue south be-
tween Park Drive and Sixth street or
on Park Drive, Second, Third, Fourth.
Fifth and Sixth streets between First
avenue north and First avenue south.
The 40 foot limit is the first street
light post. A machine is not to be
parked on the left side Of street, or
left with the motor running and emerg-
ency brake unapplied or, in an cleo
trically driven car, with the controller
switch unlocked, or parked so as to
obstruct a crosswalk or obstruction.
Not more than 10 miles per hour
nor less than five miles per hour on
the streets and avenues from First
both inclusive. (Ten mile district)
Not more than Is miles per hour in
any other part of the city. (Fifteen
mile district. Not more than Il miles
per hour in passing school or hos
pital. Zones of quietl. Not more
than five miles per hour in passing
a street car stopped or about to stop
to take on or discharge passengers.
and not closer than five feet from the
step of the street car.
Front and Rear Lights
All cars must be equipped with two
lights In front and one light in the
rear (the rear light beng combination
red and white light with the white part
Illuminating the license plate). All
cars must be equipped with DINNERS,
and DINNERS used in the city limits,
particularly when passing other We
hicles. Lights must be capable of be-
ing seen 200 feet. and must be suffi-
cient to allow the driver to see 10 feet
to the side. Lightsmust be used from
sundown to sunup.
Fire. police, T. s. mail, fire patrol, |
emergency repair Of public service cor
porations, ambulances and military have
the right of way. Vehicles approaching !
from the right at street intersections !
have the right Of way.
Keep to the right Vehicles going
in opposite directions shall pass to the
right. Vehicles overtaking vehicles,
except street car. shall pass to the
left of such vehicle Travel only in
the direction indicated by signs in
parks. Turn only at street intersec-
tions. Do not back to make turn.
In turning to the left pass the center
OF the street intersection before making