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Show VHP run Speedometer Checks Radar speed checks given by ; the Utah Highway patrol will be held in Iron County on May 10,11 from 1 to 2 p.m. on SR-56 three miles west of Cedar City and on May 17,18 from 1 to 2 p.mn. on old U.S.91 one mile north of Parowan., "" .V. This is the third year for the Utah Highway Patrol's statewide program. The program was established to assist motorists: in determining deter-mining the accuracy of their speedometers. , It is known that speedometers can read inaccurately due to mechanical error, changing tire sizes or even in new vehicles. The department has received a number of requests for this program and it is hoped that by providing this program on a statewide basis we will be able to contact every interested in-terested motorist. This is the only time this year that this program will be offered and the patrol encourages motorists to take advantage of the opportunity. ; AT these radar areas highway patrol personnel will inform drivers of their speed for comparison against what the driver's . vehicle speedometer reading was in driving through the test area. The patrol again invites everyone to take advantage of this program and hopes that as a result they can increase voluntary comliance with the, traffic laws in the state and promote a better relationship relation-ship between motorists and highway patrol officers. |