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Editorial
August 27, 1909
Pike County Press
Milford, Pike County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Editorial supports growing use of speed traps to enforce 20 mph limits on roads, highlighting dangers of faster speeds, and advocates for state laws imposing prohibitive license taxes on high-speed vehicles to deter reckless driving.
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Auto Speed Traps
What are called "speed traps" are becoming numerous in the country, and there is good reason for this action on the part of communities. Where there is a long straight piece of road in the country it is less dangerous for an auto to run faster than the prescribed limit, than to do so in towns or thickly settled sections and where there are short curves, but a speed beyond twenty miles an hour is dangerous on any traveled road. Nor can those in a machine enjoy the scenery or note the beauties of the country when going beyond that speed. It simply becomes a wild rush regardless of life and limb. If speed cannot be regulated in any other way it will be a matter for state legislatures to pass laws imposing a license tax on machines rated above twenty miles an hour which will be practically prohibitive. It is difficult, in fact impossible, to restrain the speed mad driver to 20 miles at all times and the only way finally will be to make it so expensive that his wallet will not stand the strain. Generally with such men their pockets are more susceptible than their consciences.
What are called "speed traps" are becoming numerous in the country, and there is good reason for this action on the part of communities. Where there is a long straight piece of road in the country it is less dangerous for an auto to run faster than the prescribed limit, than to do so in towns or thickly settled sections and where there are short curves, but a speed beyond twenty miles an hour is dangerous on any traveled road. Nor can those in a machine enjoy the scenery or note the beauties of the country when going beyond that speed. It simply becomes a wild rush regardless of life and limb. If speed cannot be regulated in any other way it will be a matter for state legislatures to pass laws imposing a license tax on machines rated above twenty miles an hour which will be practically prohibitive. It is difficult, in fact impossible, to restrain the speed mad driver to 20 miles at all times and the only way finally will be to make it so expensive that his wallet will not stand the strain. Generally with such men their pockets are more susceptible than their consciences.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
Legal Reform
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Speed Traps
Automobile Regulation
Speed Limits
License Tax
Road Safety
What entities or persons were involved?
Communities
State Legislatures
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Regulation Of Automobile Speeds Via Traps And Taxes
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Speed Enforcement And Stricter Regulations
Key Figures
Communities
State Legislatures
Key Arguments
Speed Traps Are Increasing And Justified Due To Dangers In Populated Areas
Speeds Over 20 Mph Are Dangerous On Any Traveled Road
High Speeds Prevent Enjoying Scenery And Risk Life And Limb
Suggest Prohibitive License Tax On Machines Rated Above 20 Mph
Restraining Speed Mad Drivers Requires Making It Financially Expensive