Section 28.35.400. Reckless driving.

   (a) A person who drives a motor vehicle in the state in a manner that creates a substantial and unjustifiable risk of harm to a person or to property is guilty of reckless driving.  A substantial and unjustifiable risk is a risk of such a nature and degree that the conscious disregard of it or a failure to perceive it constitutes a gross deviation from the standard of conduct that a reasonable person would observe in the situation.
   (b) A person convicted of reckless driving is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than one year or by both.
   (c) Lawfully conducted automobile, snowmobile, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle racing or exhibition events are not subject to the provisions of this section.

Authorities

28.33.190;28.35.040;28.35.182

Notes

References

AS 28.33.190 Definitions.
AS 28.35.040
AS 28.35.182 Failure to stop at direction of peace officer.

History

(Sec. 50-5-4 ACLA 1949; am Sec. 1 ch 182 SLA 1955; am Sec. 1 ch 70 SLA 1961; am Sec. 2 ch 121 SLA 1967; am Sec. 1 ch 13 SLA 1971; am Sec. 46 ch 32 SLA 1971; am Sec. 6 ch 74 SLA 1974)