8.55.030 Driving under the influence causing injury.
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(1) It is unlawful for any person while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, to drive a vehicle and concurrently do any act forbidden by law, or neglect any duty imposed by law in driving the vehicle, which act or neglect proximately causes bodily injury to any person other than the driver.
(2) An officer under this circumstance shall detain all parties involved, request any needed medical services, secure the scene and notify the appropriate state authority.
Commentary: This provision is generally based on California Vehicle Code Section 23153. If there is any conflict between this provision and the California Vehicle Code, this code shall supersede the California Vehicle Code.
[Ord. 12-15-2021B § 11.103, 2021.]