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 juvenile was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, interfering with police, reckless driving and engaging police in pursuit.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
The woman was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, DUI, bribery, reckless driving and refusal to submit to a chemical test, the Anchorage Police Department said.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
He was taken into custody and charged by the Brooklyn District Attorney with 10 counts including assault, harassment, reckless driving and criminal possession of a weapon.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 25 June 2025
And drivers having one or more at-risk accidents or moving violations on their records will pay higher rates, with tickets for reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs driving up premiums the most.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
The woman was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, DUI, bribery, reckless driving and refusal to submit to a chemical test, the Anchorage Police Department said.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
He was taken into custody and charged by the Brooklyn District Attorney with 10 counts including assault, harassment, reckless driving and criminal possession of a weapon.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 25 June 2025
And drivers having one or more at-risk accidents or moving violations on their records will pay higher rates, with tickets for reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs driving up premiums the most.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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“Reckless driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reckless%20driving. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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