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# \[5] 3 - Reckless Driving

**Offense Classification:** **Misdemeanor / Felony** *(Depending on intent, damage caused, or repeat offenses)*

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#### **Definition:**

Reckless Driving occurs when a person **operates a motor vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property**. This includes high-speed maneuvers, excessive lane weaving, ignoring traffic control devices, or endangering others through aggressive or negligent behavior.

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#### **Elements of the Crime:**

* The individual was **operating a motor vehicle**.
* The manner of operation **posed a substantial risk to the safety of others** or property.
* The actions were **intentional, deliberate, or showed a disregard for public safety**.
* The conduct was **beyond ordinary traffic violations** and constituted a serious deviation from lawful driving behavior.

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#### **Penalties:**

**Misdemeanor:** *(No injury or property damage, first offense)*

* **Jail Time:** Up to 90 days
* **Fine:** Up to $2,500
* **License Suspension:** Up to 6 months

**Felony:** *(Repeat offense, or injury/property damage occurred)*

* **Jail Time:** 6 months to 3 years
* **Fine:** Up to $10,000
* **License Suspension:** 1 to 3 years

**Additional Consequences:**

* **Vehicle impoundment**
* **Traffic safety course** or defensive driving program
* **Increased insurance penalties**

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#### **Related Charges:**

[**\[5\] 1 - Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-1-driving-under-the-influence-alcohol.md) *(If reckless behavior was alcohol-induced)*\
[**\[5\] 2 - Driving Under the Influence (Drugs)**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-2-driving-under-the-influence-drugs.md) *(If substance use contributed to reckless actions)*\
[**\[5\] 4 - Aggressive Driving**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-4-aggressive-driving.md) *(If behavior was targeted or combative toward another driver)*\
[**\[5\] 12 - Vehicular Assault**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-12-vehicular-assault.md) *(If reckless driving caused injury)*


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