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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One felony charge of reckless driving causing great bodily injury was dismissed in this week’s sentencing, as well as two enhancements of great bodily injury on a person. Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 His attorneys submitted a no-contest plea, which ultimately lowered the charge to reckless driving. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 Depending on the circumstances, charges could include incitement to riot, vandalism, theft, assault, reckless driving, unlawful assembly, conspiracy and other offenses, police said. Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 9 July 2026 He was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving, resisting an officer and felony vandalism, police said. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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