State Rules and Regulations For Motor Tourists

The laws of the different states vary considerably in the matter of regulating motor vehicles, so it will be well for the tourist to familiarize himself in advance with the automobile and traffic regulations of the states through which he means to travel.

Unless a protracted stay is contemplated he will not find it necessary to pay any additional tax, but his home state tags should be properly displayed.

Usually any traffic officer will be able to supply the tourist with a copy of the local rules and regulations governing traffic in state or city. Ultimately traffic regulations will be standardized, but as yet there is considerable variation in the matter.

By the observance of common courtesy and common sense the tourist will, as a rule, avoid any trouble with local authorities. However, this should not be taken to mean that the visitor is not [313]to acquaint himself so far as possible with the local rules and regulations.

It is assumed that the tourist will usually wish to travel in the United States, with the exception of those who may desire to take a trip into the domain of our northern neighbor, Canada. Consequently that will be the only foreign country mentioned.