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Show Traffic Court Trips Unnecessary Judge Tells Drivers "Is this trip necessary?" Judge David A. Smith said today to-day that this question is one every traffic violator should ask himself as he makes his way reluctantly re-luctantly to traffic court. "Of course, the answer will be NO," Judge Smith said. "A little more patience, a little more sportsmanship, a greater sense of responsibility on the part of the offender could have made the trip unnecessary." The judge made that observation observa-tion today as he spoke on behalf be-half of the current know and obey traffic laws program which is being sponsored by the local safety committee and the national nation-al safety council. "Why people will take the chance of being arrested or even killed just to gain some temporary tem-porary advantage in traffic is beyond be-yond me," Judge Smith said. He urged all drivers to avoid an unnecessary trip to traffic court by observing the following simple rules: 1. Know and obey traffic laws. 2. Drive at a speed that is iafe for conditions. 4. Never drive after drinking. Don't drink if you Intend to drive. 4. Never attempt to cross an intersection unless you're sure you have the right of way. Always Al-ways be ready to give up your right of way to avoid an accident. acci-dent. 5. Don't pass on hills or curves, and never cut In sharply after passing. 6. Don't hog the road. 7. Read the "Signs of Life." 8. Check your car, check accidents. |