Whoever drives a vehicle or animal on a highway at a speed or in a manner which is dangerous to the public, having regard to all the circumstances of the case including the nature, condition and use of the highway or public place where the vehicle or animal is driven and the amount of traffic which actually is at the time or which might reasonably be expected to be in the highway shall be punishable on a first conviction for the offence with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees and for a subsequent offence with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.
Section 19: Driving recklessly or dangerously
The Karnataka Traffic Control Act, 1960State Act of Karnataka · Act 18 of 1960
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Karnataka Traffic Control Act, 1960 |
|---|---|
| Section | 19 |
| Marginal note | Driving recklessly or dangerously |
| Jurisdiction | State of Karnataka |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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