TO ABOLISH CUT-OUTS
Thousands of people all over Ala
bama, and more especially in the cities
and towns, have suffered for years
from excruciating but useless noises
caused by that device of torture, the
automobile cut-out. Hundreds of ac
cidents have occurred because of fail
ure to equip motor-vehicles with non
glaring lights. This can be remedied
with no hardship upon or inconven
ience to anyone. Non-glaring lights
can be provided at small expense and
would be beneficial to every auto
driver in the state, whether in popu
lous or rural districts. The Florence
chamber of commerce has drawn a
bill which will be introduced in the
legislature providing that cut-outs on
automobiles be abolished, requiring the
use of non-glaring lights, and fixing
penalties for violation of such a
statute. The law is state-wide in it3
scope.
Automobiles are rapidly increasing
in numbers and use throughout the
state. They are not luxuries, but ne
cessities. At best they necessarily
create much noise and danger. They
should be so regulated under law as
to minimize their discomforts and
hazards to the public. The cut-out
does not add to the pulling power of
the car. Some of the best cars elimi
nate this feature purposely because
of its uselessness and annoyance. In
cities and towns it is hard to transact
business, to carry on school or church
work or to hear* one’s voice on one’s
veranda because of these noises.
Non-glaring lights for all cars should
be required for the public safety.
Every reasonable measure for protec
tion in the use of motor-cars is de
sirable.
