§ 86-6. Reckless operation of a vehicle.

(a)

Defined. Reckless operation of a vehicle is the operation of a motor vehicle, aircraft, vessel, or other means of conveyance in a criminally negligent or reckless manner. Criminal negligence or recklessness exists when, although neither specific nor general criminal intent is present, there is such disregard of the interest of others that the offender's conduct amounts to a gross deviation below the standard of care expected to be maintained by a reasonably careful person under like circumstances.

(b)

Prohibited. Whoever commits reckless operation of a vehicle shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $200.00, or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both. On a second or subsequent conviction the offender shall be fined not less than $25.00 nor more than $500.00, or imprisoned for not less than ten days nor more than six months, or both.

(Ord. No. O-025-2006, § 1, 3-7-06)

State law reference

La. R.S. 14:99.