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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On Wednesday, July 29, police obtained a secure custody order charging the driver with second-degree murder, felony hit and run, reckless driving and no operator’s license. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026 Michaels went on to plead no contest to a reduced charge of reckless driving and was sentenced to 80 hours of community service. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026 Tyler Reck, 24, of Dewitt, turned himself in on July 30 at Ingham County 55th District Court, where he was arraigned on two counts each of reckless driving causing death and moving violation causing death in a work zone, the sheriff's office said. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Fox News Digital compiled records of 21 driving incidents involving NFL people dating back to 2024 that speak to drinking and driving, reckless driving or simply bad decision-making behind the wheel when viewed individually. Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 30 July 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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