| Show OPINIONS ELSEWHERE q Enforcing Drivers Drivers' Responsibility l' l There ere l is t to be no no trifling trifling- with the motor motor sf- sf drivers drivers' financial responsibility law Uw This ns was Indicated ted by Alfred Kahl Kahi state commissioner r 1 t when he r of public safety J ln the highway patrol to pick up the iJ ens s on 80 motor vehicles V The owners yn involved ITT Iq accidents or traffic ftc law violations v o had failed to post po b bof ot of f financial responsibility Ample since the law became tive 1 for Iowans Iowans to become acquainted 1 Its s provisions p From now on 1 we understand t nd j Adequate m measures will b be betken o ass assure re compliance v r Any t. t Y low Iowan h n who con continues to dr drive ve an anau anaut au aut or without knowledge of his ls rep re- re p r the new law Is courting F For r much h more than the Ui p purchase of a automobile t in mobil bil liability insurance is 15 Involved If Iff air air-a a dr driver fr you ar are a part party to an where the apparent damage exceeds ex- ex YOU mus must submit within 24 hours a written ritten report rep rt to the state department of public safety safety In In Des Des Des' regardless Moines of where tv g lt hes or cu Off to w what at extent you are financially responsible If th the ac accident involves injury or death a report must IJ be made nade o th nearest peace officer In Iri cities over oVery a a copy copy of f the accident report mu must mut t be sent sint to the police department After the accident Is evaluated you will b be notified as to the I proof of ot financial responsibility to be posted Those convicted ot of traffic violations for w t. t drivers driver's license lIcens Is suspended also proof of financial c Unless the penalties are exacted Including including ing the taking away ot of car licenses nse when lien n necessary c uary sary the whole intent of the the- law law to to keep Irresponsible drivers off the highways will will be tr transferred Des Des Moines Register |
