Texas Transportation Code

§ 545.401 — RECKLESS DRIVING; OFFENSE

TN § 545.401Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC · Part C. RULES OF THE ROAD · Ch. 545. OPERATION AND MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES · Art. I. MISCELLANEOUS RULES

(a)A person commits an offense if the person drives a vehicle in wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.

(b)An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:

(1)a fine not to exceed $200;

(2)confinement in county jail for not more than 30 days; or

(3)both the fine and the confinement.

(c)Notwithstanding Section 542.001, this section applies to:

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Legislative history

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.