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September 16, 1937
Farmers Independent
Bagley, Clearwater County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
A truck driver on Minnesota's TH 169 struggles with his old truck to reach 60 mph in a 60 mph zone, mistakenly believing he must drive that fast, but learns the sign indicates a maximum speed, not minimum.
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Trucker Strives to Keep Law - Learns His Error
It actually happened.
Two state highway patrolmen watched a cloud of steam and smoke slowly approach down T. H. 169, the "laboratory" road on which 30, 45 and 60 miles an hour speed zone signs have been posted by the state highway department. The approaching apparition was in a 60 mile zone south of Mille Lacs.
Eventually a truck, the laboring cause of the cloud above the highway, pulled up beside the patrolmen. The driver got out.
"You guys can arrest me if you feel like it," he said, "but I'll be hanged if I can get this crate to do sixty."
So, apparently, some drivers are under the misconception that they must drive sixty in the 60 mile an hour zone. But be assured - that's not necessary. The signs set a maximum, not a minimum as reasonable speed.
It actually happened.
Two state highway patrolmen watched a cloud of steam and smoke slowly approach down T. H. 169, the "laboratory" road on which 30, 45 and 60 miles an hour speed zone signs have been posted by the state highway department. The approaching apparition was in a 60 mile zone south of Mille Lacs.
Eventually a truck, the laboring cause of the cloud above the highway, pulled up beside the patrolmen. The driver got out.
"You guys can arrest me if you feel like it," he said, "but I'll be hanged if I can get this crate to do sixty."
So, apparently, some drivers are under the misconception that they must drive sixty in the 60 mile an hour zone. But be assured - that's not necessary. The signs set a maximum, not a minimum as reasonable speed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Speed Limit Misconception
Trucker
Highway Patrol
Minnesota Highway
What entities or persons were involved?
Trucker Driver
Two State Highway Patrolmen
Where did it happen?
T. H. 169 South Of Mille Lacs
Story Details
Key Persons
Trucker Driver
Two State Highway Patrolmen
Location
T. H. 169 South Of Mille Lacs
Story Details
A trucker labors to reach 60 mph in a 60 mph zone on TH 169, believing he must, but patrolmen observe without arresting as he learns it's a maximum speed limit.