§ 12-53. Careless operation of a vehicle.

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It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle without care and caution and full regard for safety of persons or property. Any person failing so to do shall be guilty of careless driving or riding. The operation of any vehicle when the same or any of its accessories are not in proper repair or safe driving condition shall be prima facie evidence of careless driving or riding. Careless operation is unlawful and may be a lesser included offense of "reckless driving" but may not be a lesser included offense of "driving under the influence."

(Ord. No. 96-20, 2-27-96)

                    
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