RULES OF THE ROAD
The Assistant-Secretary of State for Oregon, received tire following from some wag, wiro suggested that it be enacted into law : Pedestrians crossing streets at night shall wear a white light in front ami a red light in the rear. Before turning to the right or left they shall give three short blasts on a horn at least Sin. in diameter. When an inexperienced automobile driver' is made nervous by a pedestrian Ire shall indicate the same, and the pedestrian shall hide behind a tree until the automobile has passed. Pedestrians shall not carry in their pockets any sharp instruments which may cut automobile tyres. In dodging automobiles pedestrians shall not run move than seven miles an hour. Pedestrians must register at the beginning of each year and pay a license fee of 5d01.. for the privilege of living. * There shall he no rebate if they do not live the entire year. Each pedestrian, before receiving his license to walk upon the streets, must demonstrate before an examining board his skill in dodging, Raping, crawling, and extricating himself from machinery. Pedestrians will be held responsible for all damages done to automobiles nht~ir occupants by collision. —Exchange.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 11 August 1920, Page 3
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