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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1925
Page
7
Secretary Emmerson cites a falling ratio of automobile fatalities per 100 000 registrations as proof that preaching safety pays. He notes 1924 totals: 19 009 deaths and 450 000 injuries, with 98 fatalities per 100 000 registrations, the lowest since 1910, despite more cars and congestion.
Secretary Louis L. Emmerson cites Massachusetts highway crash analysis to stress higher driver citation. He notes most accidents stem from excessive speed and driver inattention, with other factors including child darts, pedestrians, intoxicated operators, wrong driving side, and obstructed views. The study assigns 49 percent to operator fault, 43 percent to others, 2 percent to equipment, and 6 percent to other causes.
The road marking system originated by the Illinois highway department is being adopted in many states. The system uses three danger levels: Look signs at approaches to intersections, Caution signs before sharp turns or unusual hazards, and Danger and Stop signs at railroad crossings and other dangerous spots.
Secretary of State Louis L. Emmerson outlines post 1925 motor vehicle amendments. Rules require red or green signals only for emergency vehicles, ban wing or whistle devices, stop at designated hard road entries, and establish right of way at intersections. Pedestrians must walk on the left and step off the pavement when meeting vehicles.
Secretary Louis L. Emmerson urges co operation among automobile clubs to curb speeding and reckless driving. He stresses obeying Illinois rules, inspecting brakes, and observing signals. Emphasis on stop signs, speed limits, lights, and caution to reduce road hazards.
Seventy nine cities with populations from twenty five thousand to one hundred thousand or more reduced traffic accidents last year despite more cars on the streets. The decline is mainly credited to education in accident prevention.
Automobile inspectors under Secretary of State Louis L. Emmerson urge seven safety rules. Inspect brakes monthly. Slow at street intersections. Do not pass a street car that is stopping for passengers except where a traffic officer signals pass. Always signal with the hand when turning slowing or stopping. Sound horn three times when backing. Cross sidewalks at alleyways slowly.
Illinois reports over a million automobiles, more than France or Great Britain, with one car for every six persons. National Automobile Chamber of Commerce figures place Illinois’ fleet near Canada’s and far ahead of several countries in vehicle density, amid global totals showing the United States housing about 80 percent of world motor vehicles.
A Washington Star quip recalls a city man who crossed a field pastured by a bull, prompting Uncle Eben to label him the worst jay walker seen. The anecdote frames a rural warning about unpredictable urban missteps.
Illinois Secretary of State Louis L. Emmerson announced registrations will reach 1,125,000 this year, up from 981,859 last year, with October totals showing strong gains in passenger cars, trucks, and dealers licenses. He notes Illinois ranks fifth in car numbers, predicts continued growth, and calls for stricter safety and enforcement as highway congestion increases.
Secretary of State Louis L. Emmerson reports auto department fees totaling 62,065,864 from January 1917 to October 1 this year, with $12,774,981 collected in the first nine months of 1924 and annual totals expected above 13.2 million. Automobile licenses rose from 340,292 in 1917 to over 1,082,148 by October 1 this year. Newspapers credited for aiding road safety, lowering accidents per car operated due to publicity on causes of crashes.
A compact team of automobile investigators under Secretary Louis Lamerson covers the state, checking 12 008 violators and making about 1 000 arrests in six months. They recovered over 200 stolen cars, including 49 in Mattoon and 50 near Boston, and claim co operation with police yielding substantial fee revenue for the state treasury.
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