Milford chronicle., 1931-05-01
MANY CHANGES
IN VEHICLE LAWS
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weight If the total is less than the
present registered gross weight, no
change in registration will he re-
quircd, but if the total should exceed
the registered gross weight ,appica-
tion for additional registration
should be made.
If additional registration is de-
sired AN affidavit should he made
that such additional registration
weight is desired. If the title to the
vehicle is executed in long hand, it
will only he necessary to forward
this affidavit and registration card
to the Secretary of States office,
tIoe0r Vehicle Department, at Do
yer. but if the title to the vehicle is
executed in tyne, it will be neceS-
sary to fill out what is known as
pink form" and forward this form
along with the title and registration
card to the Secretary of States Of
flee for corrected title and new reg
istration card. In either instance, it
will. of course. be necessary to en-
close the additional registration fee.
The motor vehicle department Of
the Secretary of States Office and
State Highway Department will al
low a reasonable time for proper
registration to be made, but will rig
idly enforce the law after such reaS-
enable time has expired. All owners
of commercial vehicles are urged to
examine their registration weight,
sand if such registration weight does
not cover the gross weight desired,
make immediate application in the
manner prescribed.
The present law permits:
Four-wheel motor vehicles equip
ped with pneumatic tires a gross
weight including vehicle and load of
10000 pounds instead Of 2l,000
pounds.
Truck or tractor with semi-trailcr
a combined gross weight of load and
vehicle of 10000 pounds instead Of
$4,000 pounds.
Motor vehicles equipped with
three aXlcs having each Of the rear
aXles equipped with two hubs with
power brake on each rear hub
will he allowed Il gross weight in
cluding vehicle and load of $4,000
pounds.
Eour-Whccl vehicles ard semi
trailers equipped with pneumatic
tires may have an axle load of not
more than $4,000 pounds instead Of
10000 pounds, as provided for in the
old law.
No change was made pertaining 10
number of inches of rubber in tire
required.
The requirements for On3 light on
each side located at the rear of the
vehicle displaying a green light has
been changed to lead "and display Il
rcd light"
Other changes in the law became
effective which are as follows;
Provides for re-registration where
engine of motor vehicle is replaced
by a new or used engine without
engine number.
Yearly examination Of vehicles by
the Motor Vehicle Commissioner
compulsory, instead of optional.
Provides limit to the time in
which beginner operators license
shall he used. and forfeiture of fee
if applicant should fail to pass re-
quircd examination before the cXpi-
ration of such period.
Increases the speed of passenger |
vehicles TO 10 miles per hour in
stead of IS miles.
Increases the speed of all vehicles |
on pneumatic tires in accordance |
with their gross weight
Increases the speed of passenger |
motor coaches equipped with pneu-
matte tires and four-whecl power
brakes up to 10000 pounds gross
weight to 40 miles per hour.
Prohibits standing in the roadway |
for the purpose of soliciting a ride.
Prohibits standing in the roadway
for the purpose of soliciting pur-
chase of goods, merchandise, or tic
kcts or soliciting contributions.
Prohibits riding on any motor We
hiclc without the consent Of the
driver
Prohibits throwing any goods,
or bundles from any
motor vehicle while in motion.
Provides for the disposition of un-
claimed vehicles in the possession of
the Motor Vehicle Commissioner.
Prohibits pedestrians from walk
ing upon the highway after dark
without carrying lighted lantern,
llashlight, or other similar light, or
having tied upon an arm or other
portion of the body white cloth.