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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 21, 1967)
w J.J, MHMHBaOMiaaHHBa 2 HEPPNER GAZETTE -TIMES. Thureday. September 21. 2967 temporarily against t!e ayaili. Confused? Us the uuthorilne studded tiros law rll 111, but use of the tires te- U Kl'IMNO, I'AUTY ami ANSI VKHSAHY Napkin with names imprinted; Monogram-tni-d I'laviiu: curds; Iteceney Persoiuilled Note Stationery; Vediliii; Hook Inquire at llnettc Times office. law enmo Illegal nK"ln ' unnec- lM.. lessaryt June 1. Drivers Face Changes In State Traffic Laws tweeii IVtober 1 and, May M Since the law hurt' nn emergen iv clause It IimiK effect when tlie dovomor sinned It on A- !loH-fullv, the studded tires will heroine loyal, hut not real Iv necessary In most of Oregon, the (list dav of October. Hi i III-, 7-10 ( Ci, 3 FRIDAY P.M. '"USEPT. 22 Big Reductions ON o COTTON DRESSES O BETTER DRESSES O SLACKS Brand New Skirts & Sweaters Clina'i cApparel HEPPNER PH. 676-9426 Oregon's more than l.OOO.MO drivers are now faced with several new traffic laws to obey including, a stricter penalty lor one violation, and some new and revised oblicatlons concern ins auto insurance coverage in an accident. Although manv law changes made bv the 1167 Legislature took effect September 13. others become effective at varying times during the next year, ac cording to the Department ot Motor Vehicles. One change is still nearly a vear off. This change will in crease the minimum financial responsibility requirements for bodily injury liability and unin sured motorists coverage from SS.OIX). StO.CHX) to SO.000 20,1X10. The change will take effect Julv 1, 196S, To the average car owner it may mean a $6 to $8 increase in private insurance rates. Another law relating to finan cial responsibility took ef fect on September 13 this year. It will require a driver without insurance, who has a traffic ac--i.u.nt arwi uhn must file a cer tificate of Insurance as proof of financial responsibility, to file a statement of ownership show ing that the certificate covers all vehicles registered in his name, not just the one in the accident. Among the new laws which will affect over the-road opera tion of cars is a vehicle inspec- rinn lnvi- wh irh will nermit no tice to stop vehicles for a safe : tv inspection on reasonable grounds. I For example, a car with one ! headlight broken, a cracked ! windshield, or a generally run down appearance, or one which has trouble stopping, could be sufficient cause ' reasonable groundsi for an officer to stop ' it for a spot inspection of all ' required equipment. Must Pull Over Slow moving vehicles also re I ceived legislative attention this WHO ... 00 . . 00 CAN GET BIG SAVINGS? YOU CAN-- AT OUR BIG MOONLIGHT SALE 7 to 10 P.M. FRIDAY NIGHT. SEPT. 22 $14.95 BAROMETER Moonlight $g $19.95 BAROMETER 12.50 FAMOUS BRAND Fountain PENS Values to SI 2.95 3.00 MEN'S and LADIES' WATCH BRACELETS Values to 111.95 51.99 4 Pc. Silver plate COFFEE SET A, $17.95 ROPETTE and BANGLES - - - $1.00 COMBINATION SET NECKLACE AND BRACELET SHOP WHEN THE M00NGL0WS . . . "SomeUiincj from the Jeweler's, is always something speciaL" JEWELERS Store Hours: 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. 177 MAIN ST, HEPPNER Ph. 676-9200 BankAmericard CWEEN year. One law will require slow moving vehicles on two-lane roads to pull over and pel mil faster moving traffic to pass. Also, when traveling outside of cities on four lane highways, vehicles must keep in the right lane unless traveling faster than or passing other traffic. This is aimed at putting an end to two vehicles traveling side-by-side down the freeway, hold ing back other traffic. As a general rule, you prob ably will he considered a slow moving vehicle any time you travel slower than the normal flow of traffic and cause a string of cars to form behind you. When this happens, it's time to pull over and let faster ttaffic around at the first safe spot to do so. Bicycles, parades, and pedes trians are the subject of anoth er law that takes effect next month. This law will make it possible to restrict them from freeways when appropriate; signs are posted giving notice ! to that effect. Pedestrians, how- j ever, w ill be permitted when It ; Is necessary for them to walk ! on the shoulder to obtain emer- gency service for a disabled ve- 1 hide. i Motorcycles, which in recent years have become a bigger part of the state's motorized population, also nceived legis lative attention this year. Cycles Must Use Lights The 1967 action requires a j motorcycle to use its headlluht at any time it is in motion. This took effect September 13. In January, still another law aim ed at motorcycle drivers and passengers will take effect. It w ill require them to wear a hel- j met which meets standards es -! tablished by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Also scheduled to take effect January 1. HHi i.s another law dealing with slow moving traf fic. It will not permit vehic les I designed to go 2i mph or less i tractors, for example i to opei late on state highways without displaying a slow moving ve hicle emblem which by day Is a fluorescent orange and by night shows a reflective red border. The sign has a triang- ; ular shape. The requirement for this emblem is in addition to any lighting required by law. i Another law now in effect increases the penalty for a driv er who is convicted of driving on a suspended driver's license. The penalty currently is a max- ; ! imum $500 fine, or six months in jail, or both. It will double ' next month $1,000 fine, one year in jail, or both. This charge already carries a minimum stip ulation of two days in jail, up on conviction. The revised law also requires ! impounding a vehicle owned by a person convicted on this j charge. The vehicle can be im- pounded from 30 to 120 days from the date of judgment and the person is liable for all ex I penses incurred for the removal and storage. The aim of this measure is to reduce the num- ber of people who drive while suspended. I Still another new law will I permit a driver to attempt to I partially regain his driving I privilege when his license has j been suspended after conviction !of driving under the influence i of liquor or attempting to elude la police officer. The Department ! of Motor Vehicles may issue an ! occupational license only for ' work to persons convicted of these charges, providing it i.s the first offense, the convictng judge makes the recommenda ition, and the Department agrees I with the judge's recommenda i tion. I Discretion Urged I The Governor has directed the DMV to use- extreme discretion i in issuing these work licenses I and to prepare a report on the i impact of the law prior to the next legislative session. The law is aimed at reducing the number of drunken driving charges which are reduced to reckless driving because of court hesitancy to convict on a I first offense when it results in a mandatory 90-day license loss. This loss often jeopardizes em ployment. Changes also were made In laws concerning registration and titling of vehicles. It should now become easier for the DMV to keep records current with a new requirement that registered owners must I provide the Department with any change of address or name different tha,n that which ap pears on the registration card. i The notice must be filed with- j in 30 days. I New owners also will be giv ! en more time, an increase of from 10 to 30 days, in which to I file a title transfer- with the i Department when they purchase a car. Finally, one new law already has taken effect and was legal i for Vk months before it became Bargains 0 CLOSING OUT OUR Li r . i v4 Child ren s BOYS' AND GIRLS' (WINTER COATS EXCEPTED) Clothes 50 OFF PRICES GOOD 7 to 10 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 ONLY FEATHERS FOR FEATHER TLOWERS AND DECORATING DUCK HACKLE FEATHERS FEATHERS (REG. 29c EA.) 3 Pkgs- 69c 3 $1-19 VAN'S VARIETY MR. and MRS. WILBUR VAN BLOKLAND HEPPNER I II 11 f I A 17 W -41 ft a HaiC 0 AJ is fin a m -v air' y i v m t p GREAT BUYS FROM 7 to 10 P.M. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 22. ONLY Men's Nylon Quilted WINTER All Sizes COATS (REG. $20) $n oo WOOL SHIRTS $8 Values-Long Sleeves 4.00 LONG SLEEVE Sweaters Broken Sizes (Reg. $11.95 to $22) $5 to $12 GREY Work Panfs 29-33 WAISTS (Reg. $4.49) $3.00 OTHER GREAT MOONLIGHT BARGAINS Gardner's Men's Wear HEPPNER "THE STORE OF PERSONAL SERVICE" MARJ and LcROY PH. 676-9218
