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Can you be charged with reckless driving after the fact?
I was pulled over and given a speeding ticket about a week ago. But after looking up the laws regarding reckless driving, I feel like I might be guilty of it. Can I be charged with reckless driving after the fact?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
While you can be charged with reckless driving after the fact, the likelihood of it happening is almost zero.
When a police officer pulls someone over, they
issue the driver a ticket
based on what they’ve observed or recorded. If the officer didn’t give you a reckless driving citation at that time, they are unlikely to issue one later unless new evidence comes to light. Proving reckless driving after the fact would be a difficult sell to any judge or jury.People charged with reckless driving after the fact are usually those who post illegal or unsafe driving on social media. Law enforcement can use these posts as evidence in court. As long as you’re not that guy, you should be fine.
The smart idea here is to pay your speeding ticket and avoid reckless driving in the future. As a result of your ticket, expect your car insurance rates to go up. Fortunately, you can shop around for better-priced insurance quickly and easily with the
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