SADRP Penalcode
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    • [1] Penal Code
      • [1] 1 - Resisting Arrest
      • [1] 2 - Disobeying a Police Officer
      • [1] 3 - Harassment
      • [1] 4 - Sexual Harassment
      • [1] 5 - Lying to a Government Official
      • [1] 6 - Reckless Endangerment
      • [1] 7 - Forgery
      • [1] 8 - Criminal Threats
      • [1] 9 - Threats Against An Elected Official (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 10 - Identity Theft
      • [1] 11 - Impersonating a Police Officer
      • [1] 12 - Impersonating a Federal Officer/Agent (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 13 - Impersonating an Official
      • [1] 14 - Aiding and Abetting / Accessory to Crime
      • [1] 15 - Failure to Obey Signage
      • [1] 16 - Terrorism (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 17 - Terroristic Threats (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 18 - Vigilantism
      • [1] 19 - Animal Cruelty
      • [1] 20 - Anti-Mask Law
      • [1] 21 - Jailbreak
      • [1] 22 - Escaping Custody
      • [1] 23 - Possessing Items Used In Crime
      • [1] 24 - Child Neglect
      • [1] 25 - Disarming a Police Officer
      • [1] 26 - Entrapment
      • [1] 27 - Harboring a Fugitive
      • [1] 28 - Unlawful Accessing, Furnishing, or Receiving of Law Enforcement Records (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 30 - Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 29 - Stolen Valor Act
      • [1] 31 - Capital Murder
      • [1] 32 - Torture
      • [1] 33 - Aiding/Providing Toward Attempted Suicide
      • [1] 34 - Narcotic Induced Homicide
      • [1] 35 - Animal Abuse
      • [1] 36 - Espionage (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 37 - Treason (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 38 - Fleeing The Scene Of A Crime
      • [1] 39 - Misuse of Government Resources (Federal Charge)
    • [2] Violent Crimes Code
      • [2] 1 - First Degree Murder
      • [2] 2 - Attempted Murder
      • [2] 3 - Attempted Murder of an Elected Official (Fed Charge)
      • [2] 4 - Second Degree Murder
      • [2] 5 - Vehicular Manslaughter
      • [2] 6 - Involuntary Manslaughter
      • [2] 7 - Unlawful Imprisonment
      • [2] 8 - Kidnapping
      • [2] 9 - Hostage Taking
      • [2] 10 - Domestic Violence
      • [2] 11 - Strongarm Robbery
      • [2] 12 - Assault
      • [2] 13 - Aggravated Assault
      • [2] 14 - Removed
      • [2] 15 - Simple Battery
      • [2] 16 - Battery
      • [2] 17 - Aggravated Battery
      • [2] 18 - Inciting a Riot
      • [2] 19 - Killing or Injuring a Police Animal
      • [2] 20 - Abuse of a Corpse
      • [2] 21 - Armed Robbery
      • [2] 22 - Human Trafficking (Federal Charge)
      • [2] 23 - Concealing an Accidental Death
    • [3] Vehicle Code
      • License Points Info
      • Moving Violations
        • [3] 1 - Speeding
        • [3] 2 - Failure to Maintain Lane
        • [3] 3 - Illegal Passing
        • [3] 4 - Driving Under the Influence
        • [3] 5 - Failure to Obey Traffic Control Devices
        • [3] 6 - Driving the Wrong Way
        • [3] 7 - Negligent Driving
        • [3] 8 - Reckless Driving
        • [3] 9 - Stopping on Railroad Tracks
        • [3] 10 - Illegal Street Competition, Stunting, or Exhibition
        • [3] 11 - Failure to Yield or Move Over for an Emergency Vehicle
        • [3] 12 - Distracted Driving
        • [3] 13 - Tailgating
        • [3] 14 - Void Law
      • Equipment Codes
        • [3] 15 - Unroadworthy Vehicle
        • [3] 16 - Driving w/o Headlights or Signals
        • [3] 17 - Improper or Missing Plates/Registration
        • [3] 45 - Use of Jamming Device
      • Commercial Vehicle Codes
        • [3] 18 - Truck/Trailer Size Restriction
        • [3] 19 - Load Size Restriction
        • [3] 20 - Commercial Vehicle Inspection Authority
        • [3] 21 - Overweight Limit
        • [3] 22 - Log Book Violation
        • [3] 23 - Stopping at Railroad Crossings
      • Documentation
        • [3] 22 - Driving without Insurance
        • [3] 23 - Improper License Class / Endorsement
        • [3] 25 - Driving without a License
      • [3] 26 - Illegal Parking
      • [3] 27 - Reckless Evading
      • [3] 28 - Evading an Officer
      • [3] 29 - Hit and Run
      • [3] 30 - Excessive Vehicle Noise
      • [3] 31 - Impeding Traffic
      • [3] 32 - Operating Without a Helmet
      • [3] 33 - Refusal to take a Sobriety Test
      • [3] 34 - Bicycle Lane Usage
      • [3] 35 - Open Container of Alcohol in Vehicle
      • [3] 36 - Nighttime Headlight Usage
      • [3] 37 - [Redacted]
      • [3] 38 - Non-Motor Vehicle on Highway
      • [3] 39 - Airspace Violation
      • [3] 40 - Spectator of Illegal Competition, Stunting, or Exhibition
      • [3] 41 - Seatbelt Requirement
      • [3] 42 - Flashing Colored Lights, Sirens, and Emergency Vehicles
      • [3] 43 - Altered Vehicle Height
      • [3] 44 - Altered or Obstructed VIN
    • [4] Public Order Code
      • [4] 1 - Soliciting
      • [4] 2 - Solicitation of Criminal Activity
      • [4] 3 - Unlawful Assembly
      • [4] 4 - Obstruction
      • [4] 5 - Failure to Identify
      • [4] 6 - Loitering
      • [4] 7 - False Reporting
      • [4] 8 - Violation of Restraining Order
      • [4] 9 - Conspiracy
      • [4] 10 - Failure to appear
      • [4] 11 - Violating a Court Order (Federal Charge)
      • [4] 12 - Perjury (Federal Charge)
      • [4] 13 - Contempt of Court (Federal Charge)
      • [4] 14 - Bribery
      • [4] 15 - Disturbing the Peace
      • [4] 16 - Disorderly Public Intoxication
      • [4] 18 - Disorderly Conduct
      • [4] 20 - Anti-Stalking Law
      • [4] 21 - Threats to Participate in a Criminal Organization
      • [4] 22 - Panhandling
      • [4] 23 - Disturbing A Religious Meeting
      • [4] 24 - Wiretapping (Federal Charge)
      • [4] 25 - Destruction Of Flag
      • [4] 26 - Funeral Service Disruptions
      • [4] 27 - Anti-Bigamy
      • [4] 29 - Pseudocide
      • [4] 30 - Interference with Traffic Control Devices
    • [5] Finance Code
      • [5] 1 - Extortion
      • [5] 2 - Fraud
      • [5] 3 - Conspiracy to Commit Fraud
      • [5] 4 - Embezzlement
      • [5] 5 - Graft
      • [5] 6 - Government Corruption (Federal Charge)
      • [5] 7 - Racketeering
    • [6] Property Crime Code
      • [6] 1 - Petty Theft
      • [6] 2 - Grand Theft
      • [6] 3 - Government Grand Larceny
      • [6] 4 - Grand Theft Auto
      • [6] 5 - Burglary
      • [6] 6 - Trespassing
      • [6] 7 - Bank Robbery (Federal Charge)
      • [6] 8 - Mail Theft (Federal Charge)
      • [6] 9 - Tampering
      • [6] 10 - Vandalism
      • [6] 11 - Gaining Unauthorized Access to a System (Hacking) (Federal Charge)
      • [6] 12 - Arson
      • [6] 13 - Criminal Mischief
      • [6] 14 - Possession of Stolen Property
      • [6] 15 - Squatting
      • [6] 16 - Breaking and Entering
      • [6] 18 - Attempted Bank Robbery (Federal Charge)
      • [6] 19 - Home Invasion
      • [6] 20 - Possession Of Burglary Tools With Intent To Use
    • [7] Health and Safety Code
      • Medical Authority
      • [7] 1 - Minor in Possession of Alcohol
      • [7] 2 - Sale of Alcohol to a Minor
      • [7] 3 - Minor in Possession of Tobacco
      • [7] 4 - Sale of Tobacco Products to a Minor
      • [7] 5 - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
      • [7] 6 - Possession of a Controlled Substance
      • [7] 7 - Sale of Controlled Substance
      • [7] 8 - Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell
      • [7] 9 - Possession of Human Remains
      • [7] 10 - Unlawful Practice of Medicine
      • [7] 11 - Involuntary Commitment Authority
      • [7] 12 - Illegal Dumping
      • [7] 13 - Exotic Pets Ban
      • [7] 14 - Littering
      • [7] 15 - Urination or Defecation in Public
      • [7] 16 - Cannibalism
      • [7] 17 - Minor in Possession of Marijuana
      • [7] 18 - Unlawful Manufacture/ Transport/Sale of Controlled Substance, Alcohol, or Tobacco Product
      • [7] 19 - Trafficking
      • [7] 20 - Medical Negligence
    • [8] Firearms and Weapons Code
      • [8] 1 - Possession of a Firearm Without a License
      • [8] 2 - Possession of a Firearm Under Influence
      • [8] 3 - Brandishing a Firearm or Deadly Weapon
      • [8] 4 - Criminal Use of Firearm
      • [8] 5 - Illegal Sale of Weapon
      • [8] 6 - Possession of a Firearm in a Restricted Area
      • [8] 7 - Possession of an Illegal Weapon
      • [8] 8 - Failure to Declare a Weapon
      • [8] 9 - Illegal Display of Weapons or Equipment
      • [8] 10 - Possession of Unregistered Firearm
      • [8] 11 - Felon in Possession of a Firearm
      • [8] 12 - Unsecured Firearm near Children
      • [8] 13 - Possession of a Weapon during the Commission or Attempted Commission of a Felony
      • [8] 14 - Discharge of a Firearm towards a Moving Vehicle or Dwelling
      • [8] 15 - Unlawful Manufacture/ Transport/Sale of Firearms/Weapons
      • [8] 16 - Unlawful Carry of a Concealed Firearm
      • [8] 17 - Illegal Possession of a Taser
      • [8] 18 - Unsecured Firearm
      • [8] 19 - Possession of a Stolen Firearm
      • [8] 20 - Prohibitions with respect to Biological Weapons (Fed Charge)
      • [8] 21 - Prohibitions with respect to Weapons of Mass Destruction (Fed Charge)
    • [9] Fish and Game Code
      • [9] 1 - Hunting without a License
      • [9] 2 - Hunting in a Restricted Area
      • [9] 3 - Cruel Hunting
      • [9] 4 - Poaching
    • [10] Maritime and Vessel Navigation Code
      • [10] 1 - Boating Under the Influence
      • [10] 2 - Reckless Operation of a Vessel
      • [10] 3 - Boating without a License
      • [10] 4 - Onboard Vessel Safety Equipment Requirement
      • [10] 5 - Mooring to Navigational Markers or Buoys
    • [11] Customs, Immigration, Citizenship, and Naturalization Code (Federal)
      • [11] 1 - Unauthorized Entry
      • [11] 2 - Illegal Residence / Unauthorized Presence
      • [11] 3 - Harboring an Illegal Resident
      • [11] 4 - Deportation and Entry Refusal Authority
      • [11] 5 - Smuggling
    • [12] Commercial Building Fire Safety Code
      • [12] 1 - Commercial Building Fire Safety Code
      • [12] 2 - Selling Improper/Illegitimate Fire Prevention Resources
      • [12] 3 - Tampering/Vandalizing Fire Equipment
    • [13] Public Transit Code
      • [13] 1 - Smoking on a Public Transit Vehicle
      • [13] 2 - Intoxication on a Public Transit Vehicle
      • [13] 3 - Usage of a train/ Tram without permission
  • Archive
    • Expired/Removed Laws
      • (REMOVED)
      • (Removed Law)
      • Qualified Immunity Removed Act Aug 28 2023
      • Terrorist Engagement Doctrine (Removed Aug 28 2023)
      • Justice Department Forms
      • Government Organization
      • Plain View Doctrine
      • San Andreas’ Sovereign Citizen Declaration Doctrine REMOVED
      • [4] 17 - Public Intoxication REMOVED Aug 29 2023
      • Election Laws and Restrictions
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[3] 8 - Reckless Driving

Reference - Vehicle Code 23103

Driving any vehicle on a hard shoulder or breakdown lane of a highway except during an emergency.

Driving any vehicle in a bicycle lane.

Driving on an airfield, airstrip, runway, or marked helicopter landing area.

Driving any vehicle on a sidewalk or pedestrian path other than when passing through/over a driveway entrance/exit.

Driving an ATV/OTV vehicle off-road except on trails or paths wide enough to support the given ATV/OTV vehicle OR except on beaches where the vehicle is travelling to or from the coast to launch a sea-vessel or load/unload.

Driving any motor vehicle (non-ATV/OTV) on a non-roadway area such as a public park's grassy area or playground, or such as on a beach except where the vehicle is travelling to or from the coast to launch a sea-vessel or to and from a specific load/unload destination.

Exception: All vehicles engaged in the act of roadway, building, or utility construction are exempt from this code (only the portion above this line) during the performance of construction work.

Driving in a way that is careless, demonstrating a lack of proper regard or attention to safety.

Failing to yield, or follow other traffic code rules or laws, in such a way which results in being at fault for causing a traffic collision, is a violation of this code.

Lane splitting shall be legal (the act of a two wheeled vehicle driving on the lane marking to pass traffic). The lane splitter must only be pass on the left-hand side of the vehicle being passed. They are not to pass on the right of a vehicle. They may pass on the left of a vehicle on a two-lane (one in each direction) roadway only if there is no oncoming vehicle. On a highway, filtering lanes is permitted, going in between vehicles on any side of a vehicle that is not a shoulder of the highway. Lane splitters may not exceed the speed limit and must keep a safe distance between themselves and the vehicle they are passing.

Performing a U-Turn on any public roadway clearly marked with a double solid center line, at a junction controlled by traffic signals or any roadways clearly signposted with U-Turn prohibited.

Traffic Collisions:

  • At Fault in Traffic Collision: Failing to yield, or follow other traffic codes/rules/laws, in such a way which results in being at fault for causing a traffic collision.

  • At Fault in Traffic Collision with DUI/No Insurance/No License: When a driver is at fault in a traffic collision (as described above) and also is violating any of the following: no insurance, no license, or the DUI penal code, then they shall be charged with violating this reckless driving statute with an increased penalty.

  • Duty to Avoid Collision: Numerous factors affect a vehicle collision (weather, visibility, roadway quality, speed, etc.). Those factors which are within the purview of the driver to reasonably control (such as their attention and speed) are the driver's responsibility to reasonably control to avoid traffic collisions. Within reason, drivers must attempt to avoid traffic collisions, including those which would not be their fault (Explanation: A. A driver fails to yield to the victim, the victim must reasonably attempt to avoid the collision in some way by slowing or turning; conversely, if the victim speeds up or fails to react, they are guilty of this code. B. A driver does not reasonably react or attempt to avoid a collision when another driver is about to cause one.)

Infraction Sentence: None License Points: 2 Fine: $800

For Specifically At Fault in Traffic Collision with DUI/No Insurance/No License: Misdemeanor Sentence: None License Points: 3 Fine: $1500

Examples:

1) Driving a car at high speeds through a school zone 2) Doing donuts 3) Street racing

If the actions of the driver "consist of acts that create a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person" (e.g. Driving the wrong way on a divided highway) in a fashion that seems arrest worthy, then consider using Reckless Endangerment.

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