Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20

The Legislature of Delaware at its
recent session enacted radical changes
in the motor laws of the State, COM
pletely rewriting some sections OF the
laws and so changing others that
heavy penalties can be inflicted fol-
certain Offenses. Every owner and
driver of a motor vehicle in the State
is affected. Under the new law drlV-
ers employed for hire must undergo
examinations. The former laws gov
erning speed have been wiped out and
new enactments placed on the stat
ute hooks which make recklessness,
and not speed primarily the basis
for conviction. Other important
changes in the law provide for heaVy
penalties in the interests OF public
safety. -
The following digest, giving the i'm
nortant points, but not the full text
of the laws, has been issued by the
delaware Safety Council for the IN
formation of all citizens:
Stopping After an Accident
Onerator involved in accident caus-
ing injury or property damage must
sion and give name, address and IL
cense number to injured party, or TO
noIice officer. Fine not more than S5OO
or Imprisonment not exceeding Two
years. Or both. Second ofense-lm-
nrisonment for at least two years ana
not more than five. License may be
revoked and if so cannot be relssueo'
Lights on HOrse-DraWn Vehicles
Every vehicle drawn by horse, mule
or oxen must carry at least one light
visible 200 feet in both directions,
from one-half hour after sunset until
one-half hour before sunrise. Fallure
tn do so is evidence of contributory
NEGLIGENCE in case of an accident. Pen
a1ties: First offense SIS; second S1O'
and third S25. Does not apply to farm
or log wagons.
Dealers Registration
Motor vehicles operated by dealers
and manufacturers for testing SELL
ing or anv purpose except for hire are
ovemnt from individual registration
Said dealers must be registered IN
Dealers Class" with Secretary ol
S+ate For each car registered-fee OF
COX Tags issued must bear WORDS
@Dalaware Dealer" Only one VENICE
70 he operated at one time under one
register number. Such tags must noC
he used for jitneys, taxicaDs OF QUIET
motor vehicles used for hlre'
Lights on Parked Vehicles
Anv incorporated city or town may
establish zones in brightly lighted
sections where autos may be parked
without lights.
Weights and Speeds on State
Highways
No vehicle of gross weight over ~
600 pounds shall be operated on the
State highways. No vehicle pearl1s
load in excess of 700 pounds per lncn'
width of tire, or having axle load more
than 10000 pounds shall be operated
on Safe highways. Speed Of 30 miles
in omen country and Is miles in cities
allowed for vehicles weighing not
over 5000 pounds. Lower speeds for
heavier vehicles.
UNREGISTERED Motor Vehicles
No motor vehicle shall be operated
unless licensed nor operated unGer an
other license. No motor venice can
be operated under any number otner
than it's own register number. renal
tv under present law: Fine not eX-
ceeding 5000 or 80 days Imprisonment
or both.
Reckless Driving
No person may operate a motor We
hicle recklessly or at rate of speed
Greater than is reasonable and proper
with regard to conditions such as
width of street. traffic, intersections
weather, condition of brakes, etc., nor