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Is reckless driving a misdemeanor in NC?

I was arrested for reckless driving, but I don’t really know what that means or how serious it is. How bad is a reckless driving charge in North Carolina?

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Joshua Levy · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Reckless driving is a Class 2 misdemeanor in
North Carolina
. That said, reckless driving is a relatively serious infraction with increasingly dire consequences.
While first-time offenders could face $1,000 in fines and up to 30 days in jail, people with multiple offenses could face higher fines and up to 60 days in jail. Depending on the circumstances, offenders may even lose their licenses.
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