(1) Whosoever in road traffic

1.  drives a vehicle, although

(a)  due to consumption of alcoholic beverages or other intoxicants; or

(b)  due to mental or physical defects,

he is not in a condition to drive the vehicle safely; or

2.  in gross violation of traffic regulations and carelessly

(a)  does not observe the right of way;

(b)  overtakes improperly or drives improperly in the process of overtaking;

(c)  improperly drives near pedestrian crossings;

(d)  drives too fast in places with poor visibility, at road crossings or junctions or railroad crossings;

(e)  fails to keep to the right-hand side of the road in places with poor visibility;

(f)  turns, drives backwards or contrary to the direction of traffic or attempts to do so on a highway or motorway; or

(g)  fails to make vehicles which have stopped or broken down recognisable at a sufficient distance although it is required for the safety of traffic

and thereby endangers the life or limb of another person or property of significant value belonging to another shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding five years or a fine.

(2) In cases under subsection (1) No 1 above the attempt shall be punishable.

(3) Whosoever in cases under subsection (1) above

1.  negligently causes the danger; or

2.  acts negligently and negligently causes the danger,

shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine.