Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 47 Public Highways And Transportation - Section 47.68.220 Operating aircraft recklessly or under influence of intoxicants or drugs

§ 47.68.220. Operating aircraft recklessly or under influence of intoxicants or drugs

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an aircraft in the air, or on the ground or water, while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotics, or other habit-forming drug, or to operate an aircraft in the air or on the ground or water, in a careless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another. In any proceeding charging careless or reckless operation of aircraft in violation of this section, the court in determining whether the operation was careless or reckless may consider the standards for safe operation of aircraft prescribed by federal statutes or regulations governing aeronautics.

[1947 c 165 § 22; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10964-102. Formerly RCW 14.04.220.]

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