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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All five juveniles, ranging in age from 14 to 16 years old, were processed at Clinton police headquarters on charges including larceny of a motor vehicle, interfering with an officer, reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit and conspiracy. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026 Jurors convicted Roane, 60, of Marion, Indiana, late Tuesday of Level 6 felony criminal recklessness — a low-level felony — and two misdemeanor counts of reckless driving, according to a prosecutor’s office spokeswoman. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 Woods ultimately accepted a plea deal that reduced his charges to reckless driving. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Jail records show Roberts was previously arrested in July 2024 on reckless driving, possession of marijuana and tampering with evidence charges. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reckless driving

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“Reckless driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reckless%20driving. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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