District of Columbia v. Colts

An information filed in the Police Court of the District of Columbia charged the respondent, Colts, with having operated upon various streets, contrary to the statute set forth below, “ a certain motor vehicle at a greater rate of speed than twenty-two miles an hour over said public highway [s] recklessly, that is to say at a greater rate of speed than was reasonable and proper, having regard to the width of said public highway [s], the use thereof, and the traffic thereon, in such manner and condition so as to endanger property and individuals.” Respondent was arraigned, pleaded not guilty,…