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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He’s been charged with reckless driving and operating under the influence.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
In interviews and focus groups conducted for the city's assessment, residents said fears of gun violence and reckless driving impact their mental health.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Calor Madanescht, 48, was taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department on suspicion of reckless driving following the incident.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Police arrested Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku on a reckless driving charge Sunday.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
In interviews and focus groups conducted for the city's assessment, residents said fears of gun violence and reckless driving impact their mental health.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Calor Madanescht, 48, was taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department on suspicion of reckless driving following the incident.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Police arrested Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku on a reckless driving charge Sunday.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Reckless driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reckless%20driving. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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