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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 71
Vehicle & Traffic
TITLE 7
Rules of the Road
ARTICLE 33
Miscellaneous Rules
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Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism
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SECTION 1212
Reckless driving
Vehicle & Traffic (VAT) CHAPTER 71, TITLE 7, ARTICLE 33
§ 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.