2021 New York Laws
VAT - Vehicle and Traffic
Title 7 - Rules of the Road
Article 33 - Miscellaneous Rules
1212 - Reckless Driving.

Universal Citation:
NY Veh & Traf L § 1212 (2021)
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§ 1212. Reckless driving. Reckless driving shall mean driving or using any motor vehicle, motorcycle or any other vehicle propelled by any power other than muscular power or any appliance or accessory thereof in a manner which unreasonably interferes with the free and proper use of the public highway, or unreasonably endangers users of the public highway. Reckless driving is prohibited. Every person violating this provision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.


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