A. Definition: For the purposes of this chapter and its enforcement, to "operate in a careless manner or drive carelessly" shall be construed to mean the operation of a motor vehicle without that degree of care commonly exercised by a reasonable and prudent driver under like or similar circumstances, and the same shall include, but is not limited to, the following specific acts of careless operation:
1. Starting or operating a motor vehicle in such manner as to cause the wheels to spin with sufficient force to throw gravel or other road surface material from under such wheels so as to endanger, or to likely endanger, persons or property.
2. Starting, stopping or operating a motor vehicle in such a manner as to leave rubber marks on the roadway.
3. Failure to reduce speed to an appropriate speed below twenty five (25) miles per hour when driving in a residential district where children can be seen playing or are known to be playing.
4. Operating a motor vehicle in such a manner as indicates the driver thereof is not in complete control thereof at all times.
5. Operating a motor vehicle when the physical or mental condition of the driver thereof is such that he cannot maintain safe and complete control of such vehicle.
6. Failing to pay attention to the duties pertinent to the safe operation of any motor vehicle.
7. Failure to reduce speed to a reasonable and prudent speed when the roadway is icy, slick or wet, or when other weather or road conditions require a reduction in speed.
B. Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle in a careless manner or to drive carelessly as hereinafter defined and set forth over or along any public street, alley or public right of way within the city. (Ord. 4-9, 1992)
C. Penalty: Violation of the provisions of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be subject to penalty as provided in section 1-2-1 of this code. (Ord. 4-9, 1992; 2008 Code)