I was recently charged with negligent driving. I intend to fight the charge but I’m not completely sure what it means. What is considered negligent driving?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Essentially, negligent driving is that which is considered to be careless. More specifically, negligent driving relates to:
Driving without reasonable care for or attention to other drivers and their safety
Careless driving that causes bodily harm or death to another person
Dangerous driving
The penalties for any form of negligent driving can range from suspension of license to jail time. Punishment depends on the severity of the violation.
Every driver is responsible for driving safely and making sure that other drivers can do the same. For peace of mind, you should also have great
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