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How fast is reckless driving in Missouri?

Missouri has some great backroads that are ideal for putting your car to the test. However, cops out here aren’t playing around. I don’t want to get a reckless driving charge, so I want to keep my speed down to some extent. How fast is considered fast enough for a reckless driving charge in Missouri?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
With one of the lowest reckless driving thresholds in the country,
Missouri
gives little leeway to lead-footed drivers. If you’re caught going 20 mph or more over the speed limit, that’s grounds for reckless driving.
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