The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-02-26
DRIVER-RESPONSIBILITY LAW

new motor vehicle safety responsibility law passed by
the 99h General Assembly and known amended HB No
1906 Will go into effect March l. 1853 for Noble county
the entire state of Ohio
1t law "to eliminate the reckless and irresponsible
driver from the highways and provide the giving of
security and proof of financial responsibility by persons
orlvlng or owning motor vehicles"
In effect simply this if you can't afford to own
an automobile and carry adequate liability insurance then
you have business on the highways endangeng the
OF pedestrians and other motorists who complying with
the law 1t should do much to eliminate the automobile own
er, who buys new car and nothing else including no
adequate insurance to protect himself other driver
All insurance agents in Caldwell prepared to explain
this law to each leaflets may obtained
from Registrars Frank Estadt of CALDWELL Hazel
Belle Valley or Margaret Atkinson of Batesvle Each
moorist in the county should obtain one digest and then
comply with its requirements
The law, which goes into effect next Sunday in
wolves all motor vehicle and operators Noble
county when they become involved in accident Ohio
resulting IN death or injury to property damage
to any one person. including yourself exceeding $1OO
Wthn i've days after motor vehicle accident result
ing IN injuries death to person damage any per-
sons property in of $780, the operator of every
involved must file written report with the registrar
motor vehicles The law applies all drivers including
residents, and regardless of who is to blame.
Official forms may be obtained from the office of regis
rar Frank Estadt the state highway the office of Sheriff
Donald Conaway or the state patrol.
Play it smart Get report form and keep it in your
Failure to report accident punishable by fine
suspension of your driving and registration licenses
The accident must be reported, regardless. If the
operator of involved physically incapable of report
ing and not the of the car the owner must
file the necessary report within five days
Within so days after filing the report the registrar is
obligated to enforce suspension unless he has received
satisfactory evidence that the driver has been released
liability he has been declared not to be LIABLE he
has executed written agreement providing for the payment
of all claims, not exceeding $150O0 resulting from the
accident deposited with the registrar security
amount sufficient to pay such claims.
All suspensions will remain in force until of the
above requirements has been met year has elapsed
without court action for damages being filed
Liability insurance providing minimum coverage of
$4,000 property damage $4,000 for injuries sustained by
person. and $4,000 for all personal injuries resulting
accident will be accepted as bona fde protection
The possession of such Insurance. however, will not
within five days Then this insurance be
at the time of the accident.
The law is not compulsory insurance law but it
is advisable that motors safeguard his driving privileges
with adequate protection.
1t also wise to remember that insurance for resident
operators must be written by
pany licensed to do business in Ohio.
We advise you to check your insurance policy If
YOU still aren't about this law then consult your
own agent. It will pay you in the long