§ 61-8-302

61-8-302. Careless driving. (1) A person operating or driving a vehicle upon ways of this state open to the public shall drive it in a careful and prudent manner that does not unduly or unreasonably endanger the life, limb, property, or other rights of a person using the ways of this state open to the public. (2) A person who is convicted of the offense of careless driving is subject to the penalties provided in 61-8-711 or 61-8-716. History: En. 32-2143.3 by Sec. 1, Ch. 294, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2143.3; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 561, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 552, L. 2023.