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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The Jeep’s driver was also cited for reckless driving, but authorities did not identify the driver. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 The party was believed to have been en route from the Carmel area, and witnesses had reported reckless driving before the crash. Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 Next up is a decision on potential discipline for Lyle, who was arrested last Thursday and charged with reckless driving and fleeing police. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 Despite the arrests, crashes and reckless driving, Bouchard said the incidents should be viewed in the context of the enormous number of people and vehicles that traveled to the Woodward corridor. Gino Vicci, CBS News, 17 Aug. 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 28 Aug. 2026.

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