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Section 279 — Rash driving or riding on a public way

As in force on 31 January 2024.

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  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
  2. 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
  3. 31 January 2024 You are here
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279.Rash driving or riding on a public way

Whoever drives any vehicle, or rides, on any public way, in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to $5,000, or with both.