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Editorial
August 21, 1945
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes Imperial County's high traffic death toll of 34 for the year, worsened by restored speed limits and poor vehicle conditions. Urges drivers to exercise extreme caution to avoid further accidents, as policing alone is insufficient.
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TRAFFIC DEATH RECORD
STANDS AGAINST COUNTY
Imperial County has a record this year on traffic deaths that gives the community a black mark. With Sunday's tragedy on Highway 80, when four persons were killed, the county stands close to the top in the state. The total for the year has reached 34, and is above last year at this time.
For the rest of the year, unless extreme care and caution mark driving, we shall have an even worse record. With the old limit of speed restored and with many cars and trucks running on shaky tires, and with the mechanical condition of many vehicles below par, the danger of accidents is increased tremendously. To make up for this new hazard there must be a determination on the part of all drivers to observe all rules of traffic.
Traffic officials, state, county and municipal, have been warning against the time of the return of faster driving and emphasizing the poor mechanical condition of vehicles. Manifestly there is no way of policing the highways to see that all rules are obeyed. Whether we get through the next few months without accidents depends almost entirely upon the good sense of the drivers.
STANDS AGAINST COUNTY
Imperial County has a record this year on traffic deaths that gives the community a black mark. With Sunday's tragedy on Highway 80, when four persons were killed, the county stands close to the top in the state. The total for the year has reached 34, and is above last year at this time.
For the rest of the year, unless extreme care and caution mark driving, we shall have an even worse record. With the old limit of speed restored and with many cars and trucks running on shaky tires, and with the mechanical condition of many vehicles below par, the danger of accidents is increased tremendously. To make up for this new hazard there must be a determination on the part of all drivers to observe all rules of traffic.
Traffic officials, state, county and municipal, have been warning against the time of the return of faster driving and emphasizing the poor mechanical condition of vehicles. Manifestly there is no way of policing the highways to see that all rules are obeyed. Whether we get through the next few months without accidents depends almost entirely upon the good sense of the drivers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Traffic Safety
Public Awareness
What keywords are associated?
Traffic Deaths
Imperial County
Highway Safety
Driver Caution
Vehicle Condition
What entities or persons were involved?
Imperial County
Traffic Officials
Drivers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Imperial County's High Traffic Death Record
Stance / Tone
Urgent Warning For Driver Caution
Key Figures
Imperial County
Traffic Officials
Drivers
Key Arguments
County Has 34 Traffic Deaths This Year, Exceeding Last Year
Sunday's Highway 80 Crash Killed Four, Placing County Near Top In State
Restored Speed Limits And Poor Vehicle Conditions Increase Accident Risks
Drivers Must Observe All Traffic Rules To Mitigate Hazards
Policing Cannot Ensure Compliance; Safety Depends On Drivers' Good Sense