A. Reckless Driving: It shall be deemed reckless driving for any person to drive a motor vehicle in a careless or wanton manner without regard for the safety of persons or property or in violation of the conditions outlined in section 7-3-5 of this chapter. (1994 Code § 15-514; amd. 2006 Code)
B. Careless, Negligent Driving:
1. No person shall drive, use, operate, park, cause to be parked, or stop any vehicle:
a. In a careless manner;
b. In a negligent manner;
c. In such a manner as to endanger life, limb, person or property; or
d. In such a manner or condition as to interfere with the lawful movement of traffic or use of the streets.
2. Every driver shall remain alert and give full attention to the safe control and operation of his vehicle while it is in motion. Every driver of a motor vehicle shall, upon stopping, or upon stopping and leaving the vehicle, park the same in a careful and prudent manner and place so as not to interfere with the operation of other vehicles or with pedestrians or other traffic. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be deemed careless driving in violation of this subsection.
3. Any driver who engages in any activity or does any act while driving that interferes with the safe operation and control of his vehicle, or who continues to operate his vehicle when any other person riding thereon or therein engages in any activity or does any act which interferes with his operation thereof, is guilty of careless driving.
4. A driver of a motor vehicle who collides with another vehicle or with any person or property because of driving error or inattention is guilty of careless driving. (1992 Code § 15-515)