Reckless Driving
Charlotte Reckless Driving Defense
In legal terms, reckless driving is the willful and wanton disregard for other vehicles on the highway. The majority of the time, people are charged with reckless driving if they are caught driving significantly in excess of the speed limit. Very often, reckless driving is accompanied by other charges such as speeding or DWI.
Bell & Bell Law Firm is a Huntersville-based firm that defends people charged with traffic violations. If you have been charged with reckless driving, contact us by calling 1-888-916-BELL (2355). We offer a free initial consultation.
Penalties for Reckless Driving
In North Carolina, reckless driving is a criminal charge. This traffic charge is usually made along with other charges such as speeding, drunk driving, or driving with a revoked license.
If convicted of a class 2 misdemeanor of reckless driving, an individual could face jail time, up to $1,000 in fines, and mandatory license suspension. The most common penalty for reckless driving is four points on an individual’s driver’s license and increased car insurance rates.
Why Was I Charged With Reckless Driving?
It is the police officer’s discretion to issue a ticket for reckless driving. This traffic violation can encompass any of the following acts:
- Speeding
- Racing
- Driving erratically
- Aggressive driving
- Swerving
- Weaving
- Crossing the yellow line
At Bell & Bell Law Firm, our goal is to help you avoid a reckless driving conviction and its consequences: higher insurance rates, fines, license suspension, and potential jail time. Our firm’s attorneys have experience handling reckless driving cases and effectively challenging the charges based on, among other things, the statutes that define this crime. We have an impressive record of success in getting charges dismissed for our clients.
Contact Us
Contact a lawyer to schedule a free initial consultation regarding your traffic violation. Call 1-888-916-BELL (2355).
