Ex Parte Chernosky

DAVIDSON, Judge.

This is an application for the writ of habeas corpus directly to this court, attacking the validity of a provision of the “Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on the Highways,” being Chap. 421, Acts Regulating Session 50th Legislature in 1947, and appearing as Art. 6701d, Vernon’s Annotated Civil Statutes.

The act makes the reckless driving of an automobile upon a public highway a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than One ($1.00) Dollar nor more than Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars. Sec. 51 of Art. V and Sec. 143 of Art. XVI. of the act.

The term “reckless driving” is…