Evening Star Newspaper, December 1, 1935, Page 8

CLOPERATONKEY T0 SHPE TRAF Erratic Drivers and Cruising Taxicabs Blamed for Hazards Here. No set rules, however strict, will prevent accidents from occurring as long as drivers do not co-operate with each other and with pedestrians, in the opinion of Frank Rose, 3500 ‘Woodley road, one of the hundreds of Washingtonians who have contributed suggestions and the benefit of traffic observations and experience to The Evening Star Safety Council in con- nection with the present traffic safety drive. Mr. Rose explains that he has been 8 licensed driver since 1910 and has driven in London for a number of years, in France and Canada; has ‘held drivers’ licenses in three States and has never had an accident and never been arested for a traffic viola- tion. “In all my experience,” he said, “I have never seen such erratic drivers @as are in Washington. Traffic rules Jor some are made up only for the urpose of obtaining driving permits, for it is obvious that quite & number forget all about them once they get their pasteboards and get behind the wheel . . . “There is no doubt in my mind that cruising taxicabs are responsible for & number of accidents and for a lot | of the congestion which exists in downtown areas. A slow driver on a | busy street can be quite as dangerous | @s a fast driver. | “Stop signs should be of universal height, placed high enough for the | driver to see them, and cars parking | THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, DECEMBER 1, 1935—PART ONE. Bethesda Women Join Drive Members of the Newcomb Club of Bethesda sign The Star safety pledge. F. Foster, president. Left to right, seated: Mrs. Benjamin G. Potter, historian; Mary Left to right, standing: Mrs. J. B. McPherson, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Thomas M. Gittings and Mrs. E. Caywod. Safety (Continued From First Page.) particular increase except in an emer- gency. This distressing situation in the city of Washington, which should be & model city for the Nation, is more sur- prising because of the fewness of motor cycle men on duty here, It is & well-known fact that this branch of the force is most valuable in the handling of the traffic situation, due to the area covered and the speed that can be obtained. There are only 50 motor cycle po- licemen employed. On regular eight- hour shifts, with one day off a week, vacation period, and absence caused by sickness, it leaves on an average only 12 men available for duty at any one time. This number is re- duced often by escorts at parades, funerals and civic affairs, necessitat- ing their attendance. During the rush hours every avail- able policeman goes on duty. This number often includes scout car oper- ators and station clerks. The motor cycle men are detailed mostly on the arterial highways to prevent speeding. The other traffic men and members of the force are sent to as many inter- sections as possible. There is never enough to go around Safe Driving Pledge lN THE interest of accident prevention and safer Star, 1 promise to: conditions on the streets and highways and in co-operation with the Safety Council of The Evening Never. operate at reckless speed. Drive on right of highway. Stop at all 8-T-O-P signs. at the needed intersections, While in other large cities there are sometimes as many as six policemen at the busy corners, Washington has a hard time in finding one. According to Inspector B. A. Lamb in charge of the Trafic Bureau, the | personnel has not kept pace with the growth of the city. “I think that the men. are doing & wonderful job,” he states, “despite 50 many handicaps. WNot only has the city grown fast in regard to registration of motor ve- hicles and population, but there has been an increase in the number of regulations to enforce as well. “The duty of the superintendsrnt of police is to work out a balance be- tween crime and traffic. He cannot take all the force off traffic to detail them on crime. In the same light he cannot take all his force off crime to cope with the traffic situation. At present it is almost an impossible task, “I have recommended to Maj.| Brown that 100 motor cycle policemen ; be added to the force. I regard this | increase an absolute necessity.” | It is understood that Maj. Brown is | in entire accord with Inspector Lamb'’s | recommendation, and that already he | has appeared before the Budget Com- | mittee to further the suggestion. Upon | their approval the Commissioners will | act upon it and draft & program for | Congress. The Board of Trade Traffic Com- mittee has approved the plan as well as many citizens' associations, Long Over Due. ‘The increase is long over due, and if the District of Columbia is to have a chance to maintain both a good crime and traffic record the additional men should be obtained. The sight of more policemen upon the streets of the city will go far in a preventative way. It is the prevention of ¢crime and traffic wantonness that is most desired. It is human nature GIV not to violate the law if a policeman is near. Knowledge of an increased force also will aid in the same way. ‘The next step, as has been pointed out before, is severe punishment at | the hands of the court. —_— Poor Alibi Wins. - | Arrested in South Shields, England, | for ignoring & traffic sign, & motorist | proved that the sign was not regula- | tion size, and he was freed. | WY ~J e Mrs. J. A. Frick to Preside. Mrs. John A. Prick of Allentown; Pa.. chairman of the Girl Scout Res gional Committee for the District, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania, will preside at the Child Guidance and Midwinter Girl Scouf Conference to be held at the Washe ington Hotel tomorrow and Tuesday. ‘The modern principles of child guide ance in every field will be among the subjects discussed. MAN--- o SHIRTS White Broadcloth_ White Broadcloth - White Broadcloth. Fancy Broadcloth_ Woven Broadcloths Broadcloth, in novelty effects_ Fancy Tab-collar Shirts, from_ Dress Shirts, stiff bosom, from_ French Piquet Dress Shirts_ . within 40 feet from an intersection | should be impounded . . . | Refrain from jumping traffic lights. “Some of the old rattletraps on the | 3 4 . 3 ¥ o . Make turns from the proper lanes. streets should be taken off. The police Signal before turning or stopping. pusuld bave authony oo Give right of way in doubtful cases. Parents should be held responsible for Heed pedestrians’ rights. their children playing on the streets. Never pass on curve or top of hill. Of course, I know some will say, Slow down at intersections and schools. Keep my vehicle in safe condition. *Where are the children going to y?' tter of safety, B e e Be courteous and considerate of others. o ROBES Brocaded, Satin Trimmed, Full Silk Lined -$12.00 to $60.00 Striped and Plain Flannels_ 7.50 to 15.00 Unlined Silk Robes . - - Persion Cashmere Robes “question does not exist, for it is much | better to wonder about a playground | for children than to worry about a grave for them. “Pedestrian control should be regu- | lated by the amber light, when all traffic should be stopped. That will | give the pedestrians a chance to cross An safety without having to jump for it like they do now. Personally, I don't see why a pedestrian should not be pllowed to cross in the middle of a block, providing they take the ele- | mentary rules of safety and look both | ways before venturing off the side- | walk. ! “To sum it all up, no set rules, however strict, will prevent accidents from occurring as long as drivers do | not co-operate with each other and | with the pedestrians. If we all help | others to help themselves, then we will help ourselves, too, and cut the acci- dent rate down. +« “I would like to say to every motor- | 4st: ‘If you sign the safety pledge, Aive up to it 3 Excerpts From Letters. Excerpts from some otner letters ! received by The Star Safety Council | follow: “I gladly sign the safety pledge and am in hearty sympathy with the ! same. The rules are good and ought | to help make for safe driving, but they do not go far enough. One very | important omission is evident, viz, the firiving under the influence of liquor. “Alcohol and gasoline do not mix for safety on the road. It is not the drunken driver, but the drinking | driver, that is more dangerous. Al drink or two slows down the reactions, | impairs the functions of the senses | and makes the driver take chances and risks he would not otherwise take. “Since the repeal of the eighteenth pmendment automobile accidents and | deaths increased by leaps and bounds. | It will not account for it to say the | cars are too speedy. No, it is the drinking driver who becomes reckless. A thirteenth pledge should be added, | I will not drink and drive.’ “LUTHER F. MILLER." “The campaign of The Star Safety | Council would be & real success if it did nothing more than make motorists ‘and pedestrians talk about safety and accidents. Your drive, I believe, has stirred public consclousness more than any educational campaign in many years. 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