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tion of it shall be above the l', vel of the lamp nor more than forty two inches above the ground. (c ) Motor vehicle headlights shall be so permanently arranged that no portion of the beam of reflected light , when measured seventyfive feet or more ahead of the lamps , shall rise above fortytwo inches from the level surface on which the vehicle stands, or above the top of the headlight, ( d) All vehicles loaded with materials projecting from the rear shall carry a red signal light at the extreme rear point of such projecting materials. Section 3. BRAKES. Every motor vehicle operated on the streets of the Town of Louisville shall be provided with at least two adequate brakes , each of which works independently of the other, except that motorcycles shall be provided with not less than one adequate brake. Section 4. WARNING SIGNALS. Every motor vehicle operated. on the streets of the Town of Louisville shall be provided with at least one adequate horn or bell, in working condition, for givingwarn- ing of its approach or other necessary warning, and that at' all places where necessary, sufficient warning shall be given of the approach of such vehicle by horn, bell or other adequate means , but no such signal shall be used to make any undue or unnecessary noise. • Section 5. WHISTLES AND NOISES. Siren whistles or whistles operated by condensed air, exhaust gas or steam shall not be used on any vehicle; no racing or testing of a motor in any motor vehicle is permitted; all motor vehicles are prohibited from using the motor without a muffler or with the muffler cut out open when any such vehicle is in operation. • Section 6, SMOKE AND VAPOR. No motor vehicle shall be operated in such a way as to emit un- necessary smoke or offensive vapors within the Town of Louisville. Section 7. ENGINE RUNNING WHILE UNATTENDED. That no motor vehicle, unless some competent person be therein at the time and in charge thereof, shall be left standing upon any street of the Town of Louisville with its engine or motor running. Section 8. ACCIDENTS. In case of accident to or collision with a person or property upon any street , due to the driving or operation thereon of aF?y vehicle, _ the person so driving or operating such vehicle Shall stop and give - such assistance . as he can and shall give his name and address to the person requesting same. Section 9. SPEED. - Every person operating a vehicle on the streets of the Tpwn of Louisville shall drive the same in a careful and prudent manner at a rate of speed no greater than ia reasonable and safe having regard for the width, grade , curves , corners , traffic' ,and use of the streets and .all other attendant circumstances , so as not to endanger life , limb or property of any person. Driving at a