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Sec. 18-27. Reckless driving—Generally.[187]

Irrespective of the maximum speeds herein provided, any
person who drives a vehicle upon a street recklessly or at a
speed or in a manner so as to endanger the life, limb or property
of any person shall be guilty of reckless driving; provided,
that the driving of a motor vehicle in violation of any
speed limit provisions of section 18-33 shall not of itself constitute
ground for prosecution for reckless driving under this
section. Reckless driving is unlawful. (Code 1959, § 18-27.)