Cofran v. Griffin

The 1929 law by its terms is made an addition to P. L., c. 90, entitled “Use of Highways by Travelers” and one of a group of chapters under the designation “Highways, Bridges, Sidewalks, Sewers and Ferries.” It authorizes the classification of certain highways as through ways. In its provisions it subjects to fine the driver of a vehicle failing to stop before entering a through way at its inter section with another way when a duly installed stop signal device is set against him.

The town claims under a law (P. L., c. 370, s. 2) reading: “Unless otherwise specially provided, all fines...…