The following traffic law violations shall be known as offenses and classified as indicated: (1) Except as provided in § 27-50-309(b)(2) , the first offense of racing on a public highway - Class A misdemeanor; (2) Reckless driving - Class B misdemeanor; (3) Driving with lights off to avoid detection, identification, or apprehension - Class B misdemeanor; (4) Hazardous driving - Class C misdemeanor; (5) Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage only - Class C misdemeanor; (6) Driving the wrong way on a one-way street - Class C misdemeanor; (7) Speeding in excess of fifteen miles per hour (15 m.p.h.) over the posted speed limit - Class C misdemeanor; (8) Using nitrous oxide in a motor vehicle or motorcycle on a street or highway as prohibited under § 27-37-803 - Class C misdemeanor; (9) Observing a drag race as a spectator on a public highway - Class B misdemeanor; and (10) More than three (3) violations in a twelve-month period - Class C misdemeanor. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1061,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1977, No. 417, § 3; 1981, No. 918, § 2; 1983, No. 549, § 18; 1985, No. 1078, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1055; Acts 2005, No. 1568, § 2; 2009, No. 826, § 1. The following traffic law violations shall be known as offenses and classified as indicated: (1) Except as provided in § 27-50-309(b)(2) , the first offense of racing on a public highway - Class A misdemeanor; (2) Reckless driving - Class B misdemeanor; (3) Driving with lights off to avoid detection, identification, or apprehension - Class B misdemeanor; (4) Hazardous driving - Class C misdemeanor; (5) Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage only - Class C misdemeanor; (6) Driving the wrong way on a one-way street - Class C misdemeanor; (7) Speeding in excess of fifteen miles per hour (15 m.p.h.) over the posted speed limit - Class C misdemeanor; (8) Using nitrous oxide in a motor vehicle or motorcycle on a street or highway as prohibited under § 27-37-803 - Class C misdemeanor; (9) Observing a drag race as a spectator on a public highway - Class B misdemeanor; and (10) More than three (3) violations in a twelve-month period - Class C misdemeanor. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1061,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1977, No. 417, § 3; 1981, No. 918, § 2; 1983, No. 549, § 18; 1985, No. 1078, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1055; Acts 2005, No. 1568, § 2; 2009, No. 826, § 1. The following traffic law violations shall be known as offenses and classified as indicated: (1) Except as provided in § 27-50-309(b)(2) , the first offense of racing on a public highway - Class A misdemeanor; (2) Reckless driving - Class B misdemeanor; (3) Driving with lights off to avoid detection, identification, or apprehension - Class B misdemeanor; (4) Hazardous driving - Class C misdemeanor; (5) Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage only - Class C misdemeanor; (6) Driving the wrong way on a one-way street - Class C misdemeanor; (7) Speeding in excess of fifteen miles per hour (15 m.p.h.) over the posted speed limit - Class C misdemeanor; (8) Using nitrous oxide in a motor vehicle or motorcycle on a street or highway as prohibited under § 27-37-803 - Class C misdemeanor; (9) Observing a drag race as a spectator on a public highway - Class B misdemeanor; and (10) More than three (3) violations in a twelve-month period - Class C misdemeanor. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1061,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1977, No. 417, § 3; 1981, No. 918, § 2; 1983, No. 549, § 18; 1985, No. 1078, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1055; Acts 2005, No. 1568, § 2; 2009, No. 826, § 1. The following traffic law violations shall be known as offenses and classified as indicated: (1) Except as provided in § 27-50-309(b)(2) , the first offense of racing on a public highway - Class A misdemeanor; (2) Reckless driving - Class B misdemeanor; (3) Driving with lights off to avoid detection, identification, or apprehension - Class B misdemeanor; (4) Hazardous driving - Class C misdemeanor; (5) Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage only - Class C misdemeanor; (6) Driving the wrong way on a one-way street - Class C misdemeanor; (7) Speeding in excess of fifteen miles per hour (15 m.p.h.) over the posted speed limit - Class C misdemeanor; (8) Using nitrous oxide in a motor vehicle or motorcycle on a street or highway as prohibited under § 27-37-803 - Class C misdemeanor; (9) Observing a drag race as a spectator on a public highway - Class B misdemeanor; and (10) More than three (3) violations in a twelve-month period - Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1977, No. 417, § 3; 1981, No. 918, § 2; 1983, No. 549, § 18; 1985, No. 1078, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1055; Acts 2005, No. 1568, § 2; 2009, No. 826, § 1.
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