New Britain herald., 1930-08-01
SAVE.A.LIFE DRIVE
 PLANS COMPLETED
Motor Vehicle Dept. Plans
 Check-Up Of Auto Equipment

Hartford, Aug. 1.-Arrangements 1 for the conduct of the saVe-a-life ! campaign in Connecticut, which is to | run concurrently with similar pro- | grams in the other New England states during August, have been an- nounced by Commissioner of Motor , Vehicles Robbins B. StoeCkel The 1 plan for this state is inclusive, em- ! bracing all highway traffic partici- pants and aetivities, and bringing the importance of efforts for safety 10 the attention of everybody
 While the general aim of the campaign, safety, will be kept in view throughout, particular efforts along separate lines will be made 1 during the various weeks under the general plan. The first days of the campaign will be devoted to prepar- ations by state and local authorities and many private organizations which intend to participate as units. Cooperation Of All sought The period from August Il to August 1G will be given over to in ! spection and repair of mechanical ! equipment of motor vehicles. Strict 1 adherence to safety laws and rules ] by everyone, including motor vehl- | cle operators, pedestrians, motor | men, railroad engineers, bicyclists and teamsters, will be the particular aim of the campaign during it's final l two weeks Exact cooperation be- | tween enforcement agencies and the l public will be sought to make high i Way traffic performance as nearly l perfect as possible during these two 1 weeks.
 Many organizations, such as auto mobile clubs, chambers of com merce, and civic clubs and assocla- tions. have reported intention of conducting campaigns for better driving, safe equipment, and observ- auce of regulations, among the equipment has been installed by at | least one automobile club and sev- eral organizations plan special dis play and poster exhibits to secure the attention of the public to the campaign in their communities.
 Police departments in nearly all towns are to cooperate in equipment tests. enforcement and general aid to secure universally good highway ! performance. The particular plans of the various municipalities will be arranged and carried out by the local authorities, only general su- pcrvision and aid being given by the state.
 Will Inspect Brakes
 Inspectors of the motor vehicle department will increase the usual number of brake and equip ment tests on the highways of the state with the aid of local and state police during 'equipment week" They will also give assistance in as many places as possible during oth tr campaign activities. When equip ment is found in need of repair, the owners will be instructed to make or have repairs made, and in cases of fragrant violations of laws and regulations, prosecutions may re- suit.
 Much the same course pursued with local vehicles will be adopted toward out-of- state machines. In regard to the use of 32 candle power bulb. which some other states allow, while Connecticut law permits noth- ing over q candle power in head lights. the law of this state will be insisted upon. Commissioner Stoeck- el points out that "whether reason- able or not, it is the law at the pres ent time and will have to be fol- ] lowed so far as direction is concern ed, at least" He plans to study the