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Show THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE SUNDAY MORNING, FEBR U A R Y 14 21), 1921. Provisions of Senate Bill Furnish , State. With Uniform Traffic Rules and Prohibit Abuse of State Ways Measure Amends Registration System and Regulates Use of Lighting Apparatus, Signalling Devices and Brake Operation. a of highway statutes that will use of alt the roads In Item theSenate bill No. 103 has been state. X ORDER to furnish Utah with Introduced by Senator Davld Jepson of Ogden r The law Is patterned after the traffic 'rules of Sait ske Citv. and fixes such vehicle things aa lighting apparatus, proper reglsirat on, signaling devices, of children the placing brake., prohibit ch the bighwav and makes- - --accident rules. Toe motor .ot s ccniuvl during an accident is also considered. The bill is designed to restrict the promiscuous abuse of the state roads nnd acts as a means of making uniform the state road rules, rather than sectional,- as thry att st the present time. The bill as li.trodmej J Sections 3072, 3075, 3076 title S977, 3970, 370 3"k2. AW. a it 3s 69, Compiled Laws of I'tah, 1017, are as follows: read hereby amended to na me n Seetlon ry,i. Istrstion cf-H niutur vehicle or jnotop to be the shall eeccetary of n.arie, cycle -- State, upon r.arikc prepared bv him for : such purpose,, and shall be tdgned by the owner and vcutied hy oath or affirma-- , tlon. Such application shall contain the name place rf residence and addresa of applicant, together with a brief description of the vehicle to be reglatered. Its name and the name of the manufacturer, Its factory r umber the character of Its motive power, the amount of auch motive horsepower, the sante power In figures-o- f to be determined by the formula herein such other additional Inmentioned, and formation aa the secretary of state may J follows-Sectio- re. App-mtPo- Even Without Tire Chains Motorists have told us that Cord Tires are so effectively Horse-Sho- e that they the rear wheels fast or. non-ski- hold- -: d slippery pavements even when the plain-trea- d front' tires are inclined. - to skid. They say that they used these tires all last winter without tire chains, and that they turned corners at 20 miles an hour on wet pavements without Ridding. We shall be clad to show you how unusually the Horse-Sho- e Cord Tire really is. Come in and ask for a non-eki- d demonstration. Welcome, Visitors! Dont fail to see The New Bar Cord HORSESHOE AUTO The required fee shall accomreoujre pany, the application The secretary of stall, on np,roa! of such application and uon payment of the registration fee aa herein prov lord for, shall (lie such application and assign to it a distinguishing number and thereupon Issue to the owner a certificate of registration, which shall contain the name, place of bueintsS or residence, the postofftce address of the owner and the motbr or eerial number and the registration number assigned. Such certificate shall he called the Hag. 1'erUflcnte and shall be retained hv the owner until It expiree or his ownerrMp of the vehicle, la terminated. Registration Computations. For the purpose of (arglng fees tweed upon the horsepow er of a motor vehicle, the following provisions shall be Psed (a) In the computation of fees cased on the horsepower of vehicle hy internal combustion, engines, except- wowrcvrles. v said" horsepower shall bo computed and recorded upon the following tormina' ' Multiply The diameter of Imre In the stroke, multiply bv the number,. of lullnderg die Ua-'iwro. and hnlf, h)r in the computation of fees for all vehicles propelled by steam, the horsipower rating shall be based upon the svstem of rating adopted by the I nlted State government, (e) For vehicles propelled by electricity, the rating shall be the net mat horsepower designated, by the manufacturer of the electric motor or motor.. When claim fcs made of loss or destruction of a registration certificate issued by the of state under the provisions secretary of this act, tfie secretary rf state. If satisfied of such loss or destruction, may Issue a new certificate. Section 3375 (a) Except aa otherwise provided In this act, no person shall operate or cause to be operated a motor vehicle or tractor, or cause a trailer or semitrailer to be drawn hy such vehicle uion the highways of this state unices suth vehicle shall at all times have displayed thereon the number plates furnished by the secretary of state as hereinbefore provided; In case of motor vehicles and tractors, each vehicle shall display one number plate on the front and the other on the rear thereof; In case of trailers and semitrailers, one number piste only shall be displayed on such vehicles, which shall be at the rear thereof, (bt Number plates shall be securely fastened, to the vehicle so as to be plainly legible and so ss to prevent said plates from swinging, and shall be at. least sixteen inches above the ground. All letters numerals printing.-writi- ng and distinct Identification marks upon said pistes and rertlficatea shall be kept clear and distinct so that they shall be visible at all tlmfs. 100 feet toward plainly the front or rear. Instead of the ordinary rear number plate required by this section, a rear plate may be need on motor vehicles so constructed ss to permit of th attachment and use therewith rtf a standard Illuminating device tor transparently Illuminating such, plate, but otherwise to the requlreemnte of this section. If numerals on such plates are legible for a distance of at least 100 feet In the day time and for a like distance when transparently Illuminated at ntght.' Any person or corporation may Submit to the secretary of state a device for transparently illuminating such a rear llcenae plate. If the secretary of state is satisfied that the device so submitted pan be readily attached and la adequate to Bd transparently Illuminate such plate that the, numerals thereon will be legible for aUieurneer rthrt fret', be prove the same by a certificate filed In hie office, and auch device shall thereupon be known as a standard Illuminating device. Every Illuminating device used for the- - purpose of - Illuminating a rear- - plate as authorised by this section shall be marked or stamped approved by the secretary of stata." He shall, upon application when the number for a current year are Issued, Issue plates a rear number plat as provided by. this section in substitution for the ordinary rear number pate Issued by him thereto. pro-pull- ky F. 0. B. South Bend i TIE New Studebaker Light-Si-x meets the demand for a comfortable, du long existing light-weigable and economical car at an extremely low price. The public has always wanted such a car - the NEW LIGHT-SIsatisfies that desire. alg-m- police,-fi- re department.-hospit- Light-Si- x $2150 Sedan f WITH CORD TIRES car weighs but 2500 Although this new pounds, it is so perfectly balanced that its roadability is remarkable there is no side sway or creep-' ing it drives straight as an arrow. At all driving speedfs, the NEW LlGHT-SDis freer from vibration than any car of its approximate size or weight yet producedr six-cylind- raAtetsw ta ei! er . parts k5?! C mgJaavw qixxvuJriHauilrJvat.pJ Power, with smoothness of operation has been the dominant idea in the construction of the NEW JLIGIIT-SImotor . Qe--. cause of its exclusive features it is most efficient in utilizii low grades of fuel now on the market. Its completely machined crank-shaf- t and connecting rods will not be found in moderate priced car yet produced in this country. anyother This construction reduces wear and strain on the bearings and moving parts, and means longer life and smoother riding X P a n Light-Si- x Landau-Roadste- r $1650 al ambulance or emergency repair vehicle hull a. so be equipped with a elren which shall be of a type approved by the secretary of state ana which shall he used only In case of necessity In emergency service It shad be unlawful for any other vehicle to be equipped with or use such a device. Every vehicle whlih shall use the highways of this state and at all times during the period from a half hour after sun. half hour before sunrise shall set to bu equipped lti a lamp or Umpa, as herein provided, of sufficient power and o adjusted and operated as to enable the operator of suth vehicle to proceed with safety to himself and to other users of the highways under all ordinary condition of highway and weather. ta) Every motor vehicle and tractor shall have mounted on th right aniT left sides of the front thereof a pair of lamps of approximately equal candle power, and every motorcycle shall have mounted on th front thereof on lamp. If said vehicle are so mechanically constructed, governed and controlled that they cannot exceed a speed of fifteen miles per hour they shall have front lamps capable of furnishing light of sufficient cendle-powto render any substantial object clearly discernible on a level highway at least fifty feet directly ahead and at th same time at least seven feet to th right of the axle of such vehicle for a distance of at least twenty-fiv- e feet. If said vehicle can exceed a speed of fifteen mllee hour, then they shall haTS front Pr lamps capable of furnishing light of sufficient candle-powto render any substantial object clearly discernible on a level hlghwav at least 200 feet dlrectlr ahead and at the tame time at least seven feet to the right of th axis of auch velilile for a distance of at least 100 feet, provided that no front Ismp capable Of furnishing more than four candle-powlight shall bs used If equipped with a reflector, unless so designed, equipped or mounted that no portion of the beam oMight when protected seventy-fiv- e feet or more "ahead of the Tamps shall rite shove a plan forty-tw- o Inches higher than and parallel with th level turrace on which the vehicle stands, and, pro-- v bled further, that no electric bulb or other lighting devh of a fcreater capacity tandle-powthan thirtv-tw- o shall be used no matter how same may be yliaded, covered or obscured er X Signalling Device Necessary Section 3976. Every motor vehicle, tractor, blccle and motorcycle, when In use on the highways shall be equipped with a suitable horn or signalling device for producing an abrupt sound as a il of warning of danger. vehicle and tractor shall be Every equipped with adequate brakes In good working order. six-cylind- ht qualities You can have the advantage of this motors Wonderful line economy and the satisfaction of its smoothness of ation only by owning a STUDEBAKER LIGHT-SI- gasooper- X. J V f s , Visit our exhibit "at the show where you will have an opportunity to inspect this great car our mechanical experts will gladly explain the many original features of its construction.. T.' W. & L. 116-11- 8 - 0. NAYLOR COMPANY South State Street, Balt Lake City, Utah 1 Idaho Falla, Idaho. ' er VULCANIZING THATS EIGHT' This is a ft pt wrftl ssaw m mudatdtt Sfw6sir dnigm etmcmttd kf Stmdththtr mutmmn sag gw It ctmplHa ta Stmdththtr ftetenm. St ttktr light , motgr yet prtdmttd t at fPm frtm mhrmtifin er at fled- - . ic. s sites cat ttd ptmrrfuL er lachmag eehwt tl 1 2fP eagle toseenf tht ersfcr tt tht cylinder ttda m thg fng passage tf got tnd mtthtt pasuU a mtn ttmptct tad qeisiWrwW er Retread We make a specialty of Cord Tire Repairing. - Special price on Sears Rim; Machine $7.50 Tor split rims, CARTER TIRE & VULCANIZING CO. 38 East 6th i. Bo. ' Wasatch 6503. Ptrftct and tMcttad meitaihs tt tHtimd hf tht arrtngtmtml tf tht ttdtht mtmfold t IS TkJiNAL HOT SPOTtm mthuttt Stmdththtr ..tens ruts teats serf Stmdththtn WgnuetM P b er INTERNAL HOTSPOT Studebaker 'Year swayreWiwewew ie Rear Light Compulsory.' lb) Every Vehicle amf tractor during such times 9 are si Tiled In this section shall tarry at the rear a lighted lamp exhibiting a red light plainly visible, under normal atmospheric for a distance of three hundredcondition, feet toward the rear, and eo constructed and Placed that the entire number plate carried on the rear of such vehicle shall b Illuminated In such a. manner that the number thereos ca be plainly dletlngulshed under normal atmospheric conditions at a distance of not lees than on hundred feat toward th rear; excepting that a motorcycle and a blrycl mav us a red reflector In lcu of a red light and shall not be required to Illuminate the rear number plate At the time and under the conditions under this sctlon hereinbefore specified, n all vehicles shall carry one or mors lighted red lamps or lanterns horse-draw- to arranged that said red lamp. lamp, or lant.rn .hall b. vl.lbl. from .very direction for a dlstanc ot not less than two hundred fet. All spot light, used upon motor vehicle! and tractor shall be so constructed or arranged that no portion of the top of th beam of light ehall flat or ahull the control of any occupant of the v abide. Section 3977. Trailer having mor than two wheels, when operated on the highways of this stale, shall he connected to th towlnk vehicle or preceding trailer by at least one chain, In uduitton to the httoh-ber- ,, of tufftclent strength to hold the trailer on a hill if the hltcb-ba- r be capable of being raised by any person becomes disconnected, or shall be prooccupying any portion of auch vehicle vided with some other adequate device nt above the level surface upon to prevent rolling backward domr fttlf. the vehicle stands and one hun-edirectly ahead of euth vehicle, Speed Restrictions Cited. except that when th beam of light la Every person operating a vehicle upon sarung thlrtv degrees to th left or right th highway of this statd shall observ of the straight ahead posltloh no limitation I placed on th bright to which the folowlng rule and regulationsNo spot Ughl the beaut may be raised (a) All vehicle ml In motion shall be hall he used on or attached to any vehiP'sced with their right Side as rear th cle other than a motor vehltle or trac- right hand aid of the highway aa practor. Spot lights ara light other than tical. except where otherwise provided - kaadllgbu, tli direction of which la under by municipal ordinance ot - (b) Slow moving vahlcle shaM at all times be operated aa close to the right hand side of tht highway aa practical. - tel An operator In rounding curves shall reduce speed and ehall keep hit vehicle as far to th right of th highway aa reasonably possible, (d) An operator of a vehicle ahall bring the tame to a full stop not less than five feet from th ryar of any street ear or Interurban train herded In the same direction which has stopped for the purr pose of taking on or discharging pessen-gorand shall remain atandlng until such car has taken on or discharged said passengers, however, providing that said nitty pass Such street car where a safety tone la established by the proper authorities. (e) Upon approaching or passing any hors or other draft anlntal being led. ridden or driven on th highway, th e, . - operator shall at all times hav th vehicle under control. If such animal ahall appear to b frightened, or If th person In charge thereof shall signal by raising hit hand or calling, the operator shall Immediately Atop hie vehicle. Section 3971. An operator meeting another vehicle coming from th opposite direction on the earn highway ahall turn centsr of th highway eo a to pass without Interference. An operator of a vehkle overtaking another vehicle going In th earn direction and desiring to pas the same ehall paea to th left thereof and altall not again drive to the right until reasonably clotr of such overttken vehicle; provided further, that no operator shall pas a vehicle from the rear at the top of a hill or on a curve where the view ahead Is In any way otttiured or whll th vehhla la crossing an Iniaraecling or connecting An operator overtaking and highway. desiring to pvae U vehicle shall blow hi horn and th operator of tha vehicle ao overtaken shall promptly, upon such turn hla vehicle aa far aa reasonably possible to the right In order to allow the left of hit vehicle. (tee passage An operator Intending to turn hi. vehicle to th left ehell extend his arm out and beyond th side of ths car In g horl- xontal position and slow down. An operator Intending to turn hie vhl-- e' to tb-- ; rl"ht shall extend hie arm out beyond the aid of th car with th fora-I- s, ,it islscu . right angle and alow down. An operator intending to atop hla vahlcle eivall extend hla arm out and the aide . of th car In a downward direction, Enclosed car or car ao constructed r equipped that the hand and arm signal OsaUassg aa Fsllegtag Fsga slg-r.- L ba-ve- |