Gross violation of traffic rules, disrespect for public order, and dangerous maneuvers are sometimes considered reckless driving.
What actions fall into this category and what penalties are established by law?
elchi reports, citing milliaz, that street racing with a car, driving a vehicle with one or more wheels off the ground, sudden acceleration causing tires to screech loudly, and creating multiple tire marks on the road can be considered reckless driving.
For such actions, the driver’s right to drive a vehicle may be restricted for a period of one year. In addition, a fine of 500 manats to 750 manats or administrative arrest for 15 days to one month may be imposed.
If the same violation is committed again within one year after an administrative penalty decision takes effect, the responsibility increases. In this case, the driving license is restricted for two years, with a fine of 750 manats to 1,000 manats or administrative arrest for one to two months.
If reckless driving is committed by exceeding the established speed limit by more than 60 kilometers per hour, a more severe penalty awaits the driver. In such a case, the right to drive may be restricted for two years, with a fine of 2,000 manats to 4,000 manats or administrative arrest for one to two months.
There is also an exception in the legislation regarding these cases. Namely, the squealing of tires or leaving marks on the asphalt during sudden braking to prevent a traffic accident is not considered reckless driving in itself.