Mitchell v. Williams

The plaintiffs first contend that the court erred in its instructions to the jury. Sec. 85.40 (4), Stats. 1945, which was in effect at the time of the accident, reads as follows:

“Traversing intersections. In traversing intersections where the operator does not have a clear view of approaching traffic on the intersecting highway or highways, the speed of such vehicle shall not be greater than that which will permit the operator to stop within one half of the distance within which he is able to see approaching traffic. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to operators of vehicles…