Texas Motorists Face New Traffic Laws Starting Sept 1
Texas motorists will encounter multiple new traffic laws effective September 1, announced by Col. Wilson E. Speir of the Department of Public Safety. The measures include breathalyzer implied consent, lane use rules, right of way at intersections, slower vehicle conduct, and updated inspection requirements with a 12 month cycle and higher fees. Public access to an officer accident report starts January 1, 1970, for a $2 fee.
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Fife News From Mrs Utley Highlights Local Visits
Fife Texas note dated Aug 19 reports showers cooling the heat. W L Isaacs returns from San Antonio after surgery. Several local families including Coonrod Hicks Ham nish Gary Bradley Purcell Nelson Ranne and Squires share visits and travel. Rev Eicher to lead service. Y A Wright Eastland visits Rochelle and Brady before returning home.
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Dallas
Sherri Lynn
Carlsbad
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Aaron Warner
Gary
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S. J. Purcell
Conley Purcell
Cenise
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Houston
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Brady
Chicago
Irvine Nelson
Susan
Chris
Tulsa
Okla
Alice Nelson
Ray Ranne
Austin
Gerald Ranne
San Antonio
Eastland
Y. A. Wright
Ed Squires
Rochelle
Margaret Jordan
Hearing Aid Expert Here
Mr. Michael M. Nesbit, a hearing aid specialist, will host a free consultation in Brady on August 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Attendees can see and try Quali Tone Eyeglass and Ear Level Hearing Aids, touted on national media, with no cost or obligation and optional budget terms.
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New Texas Traffic Law Expands Right of Way Rules
DPS Director Speir outlines new measures including a hazard rule on vehicles entering intersections from the right and a legal presumption of failure to yield unless four conditions are met. A slow-moving vehicle emblem becomes mandatory for machinery and tractors under 25 mph, with a grace period ending January 1, 1970 to obtain official emblems.
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Wilson E. Speir
Texas Department of Public Safety
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July Texas traffic crashes cost state over 67 million
The Texas Safety Association reports July traffic accidents in Texas cost over 67 million dollars, with 42 million in urban losses and 25 million in rural damages. For the year’s first seven months, costs are projected above 475 million, amid higher fatalities and interstate crashes. The association urges drivers to speed with flow, stay in a lane, signal lane changes, keep distances, move off the road for repairs, watch speed limits, rest every hour, and plan exits.
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