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Expert Advice for Reckless Driving
All Articles on Reckless Driving
What is a Careless Driving Violation in Michigan?
In Michigan, careless driving is a civil infraction ticket that generally carries fines and court costs of around $200.
Jacqulyn Graber
Michigan Reckless Driving
A standard reckless driving conviction in Michigan results in up to 93 days in jail and up to $500 in fines.
Kaitlin May
Reckless Driving in Texas
A reckless driving conviction in Texas comes with fines, license suspension, and potential jail time—but penalties could be harsher if you injure or kill someone.
Andrea Barrett
California Reckless Driving
Penalties for reckless driving in California can include up to $1,000 in fines, up to 6 months in jail, and a possible license suspension.
Kianna Walpole
Reckless Driving in Florida
Reckless driving in Florida carries a fine of $25 to $500, up to 90 days in jail, and 4 demerit points. Penalties for causing injury or damage are higher.
Kianna Walpole
All Questions on Reckless Driving
What is considered reckless driving in Washington state?
I’ll be moving to Washington state soon for work, and I’m not sure how people drive there. What would be considered reckless driving there?
Tiffany Leung
Is reckless driving a felony in Virginia?
I was charged with reckless driving while driving through Virginia. I don’t know what this really means. Is reckless driving a felony in Virginia? Or is it a criminal offense?
Rob Shapiro
Can you get arrested for reckless driving?
If you get charged with reckless driving, do you get arrested or do you just get a ticket? I thought it was a pretty small charge but someone told me that it’s a felony so now I’m confused.
Liz Jenson
Is reckless driving a criminal offense in Virginia?
I was recently pulled over in Virginia for reckless driving. I don’t know if it’s a criminal offense or just a traffic infraction. Is reckless driving a criminal offense in Virginia?
Rob Shapiro
How much is the fine for reckless driving?
A friend just told me that reckless driving is a misdemeanor where I live. That sounds way more serious than I realized. How much does a ticket for reckless driving cost?
Pat Roache
What speed is reckless driving in Washington?
I was just given a ticket that says I’m being charged with reckless driving. I don’t know how fast I was going, but I’m pretty sure it wasn’t reckless. How fast do you need to go for the speed to be considered reckless driving in Washington?
Joshua Levy
What speed is considered reckless driving in Georgia?
My friend just got a speeding ticket, and it says they’re being charged with reckless driving. I don’t know how fast they were going, but that seems a little excessive. At what speed do you need to drive for it to be considered reckless driving in Georgia?
Joshua Levy
Is driving barefoot illegal in Virginia?
I live just a few miles from the coast in Virginia. I often go back and forth between home and the beach to pick up food or go get things I forgot. Oftentimes, I’m barefoot. Can you legally drive a car barefoot in Virginia?
Kaitlin May
How many miles over the speed limit is considered reckless driving?
How fast do I have to be going to get charged with reckless driving in Michigan? I got pulled over for speeding recently and I was going pretty fast. Now I’m nervous that I’ll get charged with reckless driving. How many miles over the speed limit is considered reckless driving?
Liz Jenson
Can you get a ticket for reckless driving?
I’ve heard that if you’re going about 25 mph over the speed limit, you can get more than one ticket. While I know a speeding ticket is almost a certainty, can you also get a ticket for reckless driving?
Eric Schad
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