Reckless Driving

ORS 811.140 — endangering people or property, or a burnout for a crowd, a Class A misdemeanor

Reckless driving is recklessly driving on a highway or premises open to the public in a way that endangers people or property. It is also intentionally breaking the rear tires' traction, or spinning them until they mark the road, in front of two or more people gathered to watch.

ORS 811.140

Reckless driving is a Class A misdemeanor.

ORS 811.140

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ORS 811.140 — Reckless driving

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