The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-09-22
AUTOMOBILE LAWS
PROFIT BY READING
EASIER TO READ THE LAWS
THAN TO HAVE JUDGE
READ THEM.

law! DO you know VINO mas the
right of way? Do you understand
the law in regard to spotlight,
passing a team of horses, running
with mufflers cut out? Did you
know it was unlawful to hunt or
fire from car!
Ignorance of the law excuses no
one and you will find it pleasanter
to read the summary of the state
laws below than to hear a judge
read them to you and besides, it
won't cost so much.
Below are the main laws regard
ing the driving of automobiles:
1. Motor vehicles are to be
taxed annually, and the tax is to be
2 per cent of the value. The mini
mum tax is SIP.
2. Whenever an engine has been
changed or new body is installed
the owner shall file with the reg
istrar a new blank setting forth
such changes.
8. All license plates are nom
transferable. Upon the transfer of
ownership, destruction, theft, or in
case anything else happens to an
automobile, the license becomes
null and void.
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cars licensed in other states.
5. In case of loss or destruction
of license plates new ones can be
obtained by writing to the secretary
of state, filing sworn statement
setting forth the causes and paying
81.
6. No person shall operate a
motor vehicle on the public highway
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ensed by the state. License plates
must be conspicuously displayed
one in front and one in rear and
shall be fastened tight so they do
not swing.
with adequate brakes signalling de-
from one hour after sunset to one
hour before sunrise display two
lighter lamps of one to exceed 80
be placed in such position that it
sheds light on the license plate.
8. No spotlight or searchlight
shall be used.
9. Vehicles must not be left
standing upon any street or high
way with engine running.
III. u1OIOIlSLS use Tile Hull
f1ers while in the city limits of all
towns and villages, or when passing
any animal being led or driven.
IL. In case person riding,
driving or leading horse or any
other draft animal shall signal by
raising the hand, the person driving
any motor vehicle must stop, and
if travelling the opposite direction
tot
be reasonable to allow such horse
or animal to pass. If travelling in
the same direction, use reasonable
caution in passing.
IL. When approaching a steep
hill, cross road outside the city
limits or points on the road where
down and sound your horn.
13. Ii case a woman, child or
aged person is driving a horse you
per hour and shall stop upon signal
by person driving the horse.
IA. In rounding corners or cross
the right side as possible.
Is. If you intend to turn to the
left, drive along the center of the
arm outstretched in a horizontal
position.
16. At all intersections the man
coming from the right has the right
of way.
IT. Anyone who takes car
without the owners consent shall be
deemed guilty of felony, whether
the car is returned to original posi-
ton before the owner knows about
it or not.
Is. Twenty-Five miles per hour
is the speed limit outside of city
limits.
10. In case of accident of any
kind the driver of motor vehicle
must stop, return to the scene of
the accident, and give his license
number and name and address of
everyone in the car.
20. Whoever operates an auto
mobile while intoxicated shall for
felt any license which he may have,
and shall be disqualified to operate
any motor vehicle for a period of
three months from the date of con-
viction.
81. It is against the law to hunt,
take, shoot or kill any game birds
or animals from an automobile.