May 28, 1915 – City Traffic Ordinance Was Passed

A traffic ordinance was passed last Saturday at the regular session of city council.   The ordinance was voluminous and covered every phase of street traffic. City Solicitor Ramsay drafted the document.   The ordinance fixed speed limit, for motor vehicles at not greater than 10 miles per hour along Main street and 15 miles per hour on other streets but only 7 miles per hour at all crossings. The rules of the road included passing, turning, stopping, standing and starting of vehicles in the streets: signals and horns, right of way, speed, control of horses and vehicles, respective rights and duties of drivers and pedestrians, and lights on vehicles.

  • Mill Town Review, “Traffic Ordinance in Effect,” May 28, 1915, front page.