Irrespective of the maximum speeds permitted by law; any person who drives
a vehicle on any highway recklessly or at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger
the life, limb or property of any person shall be guilty of reckless driving.
1. Driving a vehicle which is not under control.
2. Passing on or at the crest of grade or on a curve.
3. Driving with driver's view obstructed or control impaired.
4. Passing tow vehicles abreast.
5. Driving two abreast in a single lane.
6. Passing at a railroad grad crossing.
7. Passing a stopped scholl bus.
8. Failing to give proper signals.
9. Driving too fast for highway and traffic conditions.
10. Exceeding speed limit:
i. 20 miles or more in excess of limit where limit is 30 MPH or less
ii. 60 MPH or more where limit is 35 MPH
iii. 20 miles or more where limit is 40 MPH or more
iv. in excess of 80 MPH or more regardless of limit
11. Racing
Penalties:
Penalties (discretionary with the judge)
Jail: Class 1 misdemeanor jail to 12 months
Fine: Up to $2,500.00.
License suspension
