§ 11-99. Reckless operation of a vehicle.

(a)

For the purposes of this section, the term "reckless operation of a vehicle" means the operation of any motor vehicle, aircraft, vessel or other means of conveyance in a criminally negligent or reckless manner.

(b)

Any person who commits the offense of reckless operation of a vehicle shall be fined not more than $200.00 and/or be imprisoned for not more than 60 days.

(c)

Upon a second or subsequent conviction under this section, the offender shall be fined not less than $25.00 nor more than $500.00 and/or be imprisoned for not less than ten days nor more than 60 days.

(Code 1961, § 16:152; Ord. No. 1345, § 99, 9-5-2000)

State law reference

Similar provisions, R.S. 14:99.

Cross reference

Traffic and motor vehicles, ch. 26.