reckless driving
noun
: the act of driving a car in a dangerous manner
She has gotten two tickets for reckless driving.
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No one in the NFL tweets about the players who commit violent crimes or are arrested for reckless driving incidents, either.
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Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026
Aside from the charge she was convicted of this week, Watson was also facing a reckless driving charge, but that was dismissed in February over a lack of probable cause, according to court filings.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2026
Spears ultimately pleaded guilty to reckless driving involving alcohol, drugs, or both on May 4 and won't face jail time for the offense.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
The driver of the freight train involved in the crash tested positive for drugs and has since been charged with reckless driving, according to authorities, per the BBC.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026
Aside from the charge she was convicted of this week, Watson was also facing a reckless driving charge, but that was dismissed in February over a lack of probable cause, according to court filings.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2026
Spears ultimately pleaded guilty to reckless driving involving alcohol, drugs, or both on May 4 and won't face jail time for the offense.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
The driver of the freight train involved in the crash tested positive for drugs and has since been charged with reckless driving, according to authorities, per the BBC.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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“Reckless driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reckless%20driving. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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