Section 0400-02-05-.14 - RECKLESS OR CARELESS DRIVING(1) Driving or operating any vehicle carelessly or heedlessly, or in willful or wanton disregard for the rights or safety of other persons, or without due care or at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under prevailing conditions, having regard to traffic, weather, wildlife, road, and light conditions, and surface, width, and character of the road, is prohibited.(2) Texting while operating a vehicle or distracted operation of a vehicle is prohibited.(3) Every operator shall maintain such control of the vehicle as may be necessary to avoid danger to persons or property or wildlife.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-02-05-.14
Original rule certified May 24, 1974. Amendment filed June 14, 2010; effective September 12, 2010.Authority: T.C.A. § 11-1-108.