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What speed is reckless driving in Missouri?

I’m going to drive from St. Louis to Kansas City as part of my summer plans. I’ve never driven that stretch, and I want to make the trip as quickly as possible. Is there a speed that’s considered reckless driving in Missouri?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
While
Missouri
has no set speed that is considered
reckless driving
, going 20 mph over the posted speed limit is a Class B misdemeanor.
This charge can result in penalties of:
  • Up to a $500 fine
  • Up to six months in jail
Diving more in depth into the law, Missouri considers reckless driving to be careless and imprudent driving wherein the driver is ignoring the rules of the road. Whether or not you’re driving recklessly is up to the discretion of the police officer.
Reckless driving can result in:
  • Fine of up to $1,000
  • Six months in jail
  • If reckless driving results in an accident, you can face a fine of up to $2,000 and a year in jail
In addition to the penalties outlined above, your car insurance rates will also increase due to a reckless driving charge. So if you’re convicted, make sure to use the
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