A. Reckless Driving: Any person who drives any vehicle in a 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 is guilty of reckless driving and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined as provided in section 1-4-1 of this Code. (2014 Code § 15-522; amd. 2018 Code)
B. Careless Or Negligent Vehicle Operation: It is unlawful for any person to drive, use, operate, park, cause to be parked, or stop any vehicle:
1. In a careless manner;
2. In a negligent manner;
3. In such a manner as to endanger life, limb, person, or property; or
4. In such a manner or condition as to interfere with the lawful movement of traffic or use of the streets. (2014 Code § 15-525)
C. Full Attention Required: The operator of every vehicle while driving upon the streets and highways of the Town shall devote full time and attention to such driving. No law enforcement officer shall issue a citation under this subsection unless the law enforcement officer observes that the operator of the vehicle is involved in an accident or observes the operator of the vehicle driving in such a manner that poses an articulable danger to other persons on the roadway that is not otherwise specified in statute. (2014 Code § 15-526; amd. 2018 Code)
D. Careful And Prudent Driving: Any person driving a vehicle on a public road or way shall drive the same in a careful and prudent manner and at a careful and prudent speed not greater than nor less than is reasonable and proper, having due regard to the traffic, surface, and width of the public way and any other conditions then existing. (2014 Code § 15-527)
E. Speed Contests; Excessive Acceleration:
1. No person shall engage in, aid or abet any motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed on any street or highway.
2. No person shall, for the purpose of facilitating or aiding or as an incident to any motor vehicle speed contest upon any street or highway, in any manner, obstruct or place any barricade or obstruction upon any street or highway.
3. When three (3) or more persons assemble to witness or participate in an unlawful speed contest, such assembly is an unlawful assembly, and any person who participates in such unlawful assembly is guilty of an offense.
4. No driver shall, either purposely or inadvertently, cause his vehicle to accelerate at such an excessive or rapid rate of speed so as to spin or squeal the tires of the vehicle or cause his ability to control the vehicle to be impaired to any appreciable degree. (2014 Code § 15-528)