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WALTER P. CHRYSLER'S TRAFFIC TALKS
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WALTER P. CHRYSLER'S TRAFFIC TALKS
Walter P. Chrysler
The Pittsburgh Press
September 21, 1924
DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN!
He is the road mope. He likts to travel along about seven miles an hour. He is more of a menace sometimes than the speeder.
IF FOUND IN COURT.
W. Bruce Cobb, associate magistrate, traffic court, New York, offers this advice to that motorist who finds himself in court:
"Don't be afraid to speak up distinctly in court. If you are guilty, say so and briefly state any explanation or excuse. Usually in a simple case, strict attention to what the court says and the aid that the court will give you and your witness will enable you to present your defense without a lawyer.
"If you feel annoyed by the decision, remember that it is not always easy to do exact justice. If you feel especially outraged, don't show your contempt for the court; conceal it. If necessary, appeal. But, most of all, don't let any unfortunate court experience of your own turn you into an enemy of traffic enforcement."
BE THOUGHTFUL.
Ever meet this person? He insists upon using the middle of the road whenever coming or going. He's a pest. Don't be one!
Such a motorist is not only thoughtless but he is also a menace at times.
ALWAYS BE REASONABLE.
In motoring—as in all things—be reasonable.
If you have the right of way be reasonable.
To insist upon the right of way even though it may be yours legally, may result in an accident. The other man may be reckless. Regardless of the right of way rule for your locality:
Give the right of way to a street car between cross streets.
Give the right of way to fire fighting vehicles and to ambulances.
Give the right of way to police and emergency vehicles.
Give the right of way to the pedestrian who has reached your line of intersection.
