Iowa Code 321.277 – Reckless driving
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1. A person who drives any vehicle in such manner as to indicate either a willful or a wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.
Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:Class | Prison | Fine |
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Simple misdemeanor | up to 30 days | between $105 and $855 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 321.277
- Person: includes any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, joint adventure, or association, and the plural as well as the singular number. See Iowa Code 321H.2
- property: includes personal and real property. See Iowa Code 4.1
- Vehicle: means any vehicle as defined in chapter 321. See Iowa Code 321H.2
2. A person who is convicted of reckless driving shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor.