Show New Traffic Laws Take Effect May Ma 13 Utah motorists will be facing facing fac fac- ing new traffic laws enacted by the 1969 Legislature on May 13 Alvin J. J ThoU president president pre pre- of the Utah Safety Council Council Coun Coun- cil stated today One measure which drivers must adhere to he stated is that of reporting traffic ac ac- With With the new law he said it is now required that all accidents resulting in injury to or death on any person person per per- son or total property damage to the apparent extent of or more more shall be reported within five fie days of the occurrence occurrence occurrence occur occur- rence THE LAW further provides that in the case where insufficient insufficient insufficient information has been submitted to the Department of Public Safety supplemental reports can be required Too it also provides that reports can ran be requested of witnesses to traffic mishaps in order that complete and accurate data can be secured Another measure which goes into effect on on May 13 Mr ThuU Thull said is one which could lessen the number of stolen motor vehicles in Utah As of that date he stated it shall be unlawful to leave a motor vehicle unattended with the motor running Too the car ear owner is required to lock the ignition remove the key and either set the emergency brake or to place the vehicles vehicle's gears into park When parking Ion i ion on any perceptible they grade they grade grade they are required to turn turn the front wheels toward the curb or side of the e highway A resume of the traffic laws I which will affect all ail of the Utah drivers drivers can be obtained from froin the Utah Safety Council State Office e Building Salt Lake City Utah |