The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-05-14
NEW DRIVER LAW
TO BE ENFORCED
CARELESS, CRIMINAL AND RECK-
LESS DRIVERS WILL BE
PROSECUTED
Driving Licenses to Be Revoked by
Authorities When Drivers Drive I'm
der Influence Of Liquor or Drugs;
Will Be Required to Meet judgments
Secured Against Them,

Careless, reckless and criminal
drivers OF automobiles on the high
ways of this state face one more
hazard, in addition to those created
by the existing rules and regula-
tions, when the new law, SB "a,
introduced by Senator Mike Sui.
Ivan of Jefferson county, which
provides that they shall be divested
of their licenses under certain con-
ditions, went into effect May l.
Drivers licenses will be taken from
the owners by the authorities when
they drive while drunk or under the
influence OF drugs, drive recklessly, or
drive so that other people are killed
or injured through their fault. This
feurs are convicted, plead guilty or
forfeit their bonds in cases in which
they are charged with such conduct.
If they have figured in an automo-
bile accident and Judgment for dam
ages has been assessed against them,
they will be required to meet the judg-
ment and to give surety bond or
show liability insurance that will make
them responsible in damages for any
of others, to the extent of $500 for
injury or death of one other, $1,000
for two other persons injured or killed,
and $3.50 for property damage.
The law is made applicable to cases
in which the Judgment is rendered in
Canada or another state, the same
as if it was rendered here, and the Of
Tense is committed in such places. The
registrar of motor vehicles will sus-
pend the license and registrations of
certificates upon notice of the judg-
ment, if it is not satisfied within so
days, and the license will remain sus-
pended till the judgment is met. In
jury to property must exceed $500.
The Judgment shall be deemed salts
fled when $1,000 is paid in personal
injury cases and when $3.50 is paid
in property cases: The Judgment may
also be paid in installments, and the
license need not be suspended or may
be restored at the discretion of the
court while the installment period is
passing. The defendant, however, must
show that he can respond in damages
in case of future accidents coming I'M
der the law.
NOnresidents' Case
In case of a judgment against a
nonresident, no car owned by him may
be operated in the state until the judg-
ment is satisfied, and he must give
proof of financial ability to meet dam
ages in any further case.
Ability to pay damages may be wit
messed by certificates Of insurance con-
Germs doing business in the state. All
cars owned by the defendant must be
covered by the insurance. If the de-
fendant is a nonresident, certificates
OF insurance from companies where
he operates cars or resides will be &C
cepted if in the province of Canada or
another. state. Surety bonds will be
accepted
All of these provisions are hedged
EEEaund with an infinitude of modifying
restrictions and exceptions, and a
study of the law will be necessary to
any one who desires to know his rights
and disabilities under it.
Deposits of money or collateral in
the amount of Sill, 600 with the state
treasurer also will be accepted as proof
Of financial responsibility. Additional
proof OF ability to respond in damages
must be furnished to the registrar when
it is required
Money or collateral deposited as
stated with the state treasurer may
be employed to satisfy judgments as
described, but not judgments in other
cases and cannot be attached for the
same. If judgment against the prin-
c1pal or surety company is not salts
fled within 80 days the Judgment cred
itor may sue the bond company or
surieties on the bond in the name of
the state and foreclose liens on real
estate of the latter.
On request the registrar shall furnish