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How much over the stated speed limit is reckless driving?
My friend tends to speed when they’re on the freeway, and it seems pretty dangerous. I told them to stop because they could be charged with reckless driving, but they don’t believe me. At what speed over the limit does it become reckless driving?
Joshua Levy · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The definition of reckless driving varies in every state, so there isn’t any specific rule for how fast is considered reckless driving. For example,
California
considers 15 miles over the speed limit reckless driving, while Oregon
considers it 30 miles over the speed limit.Of course, some states don’t define reckless driving by speed at all. In
Michigan
, reckless driving is defined as the willful disregard for the safety of other people or property. That means that weaving through traffic, even at the speed limit, could be considered reckless driving.Alternatively, going only five miles over the speed limit in a school zone could qualify as reckless driving at the wrong time of day.
Keep in mind that reckless driving is a serious charge with serious consequences. Being convicted could mean enormous fines and a huge increase in your
car insurance
premiums. Luckily, you can use the car insurance comparison and broker app Jerry
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