Footnotes to Long Island History
Motoring
in 1901
December 29, 1966
by
Thomas R. Bayles
Motoring in 1901 photo taken in 1905 shows an auto and carriage
on the road at the east side of Lake Ronkonkoma. It was supplied by
Thomas R. Bayles historical writer of Middle Island. An item in the
Patchogue Advance for April 12.1901.States that has a state law just
passed regulates the speed of autos to eight miles an hour in villages
and 15 miles an hour on public highways outside of villages; requires
the driver to stop on signal from a driver of a restive horse and remain
stationary until passed The auto owner is required to register at the
secretary of state office his name and address with a brief description
of the vehicle and pay a fee of one dollar.