HomeMy WebLinkAbout550AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DRIVING OF Vht.i.CLES;
FIXING PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER INFLUENCE OF
INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR NARCOTIC DRUGS, AND FOR RECKLESS
DRIVING
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1. It is unlawful for any person who is an habitual
user of narcotic drugs or any person who is under the influence of
intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs to drive any vehicle within
the City of Batesville, Arkansas,
Seotio_n 2. Every person whoj is oonvlcted before the Mayor of a
violation of aforesaid Section 1 shall be punished by imprison-
ment for not less than 10 days nor more than 1 year, or by fine of
not less than $100.00 nor more than $19000.00, or by both such fine
and imprisonment. On a second or subsequent conviction he shall be
punished by imprisonment for not less than 90 days nor more than
1 year, and, in the discretion of the court, a fine of not more
than $1000.00.
Section 3. Any person who drives any vehicle within the City of
Batesville, Arkansas, in such a manner as to indicate either a
willful or a wanton disregard for the safety of persons or proper
is guilty of reckless driving.
Section 4. Every person convicted before the Mayor of a violation
of aforesaid Section 3 shall be punished by imprisonment for a
period of not less than 5 days nor more than 90 days, or by fine
of not less than $25.00 nor more than $500.009 or by both such fine
and imprisonment. On a second or subsequent conviction he shall
be punished by imprisonment for not less than 10 days nor more than
6 months, or by a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $10000009
or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 5. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict here-
with are hereby repealed, and it is ascertained and declared that
the loss of life and property under our present laws creates an
emergency; therefore this ordinance being necessary for the immedi-
ate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in
full force and effect from and after passage and publication.
APPROVED:
Passed: � j '��� J�;_''1`"'
Attest; 'rf'jsay, �f K xayor.
alty cor er.