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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Brandon Hightower, 32, was charged Thursday with reckless driving and unlicensed operation of a vehicle, police said. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026 At trial, prosecutors argued Linton’s reckless driving was fueled by her refusal to address mental health issues. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 He was issued felony citations on suspicion of burglary, evading police, driving more than 100 mph, hit-and-run, obstruction and resisting, reckless driving and taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, according to the Sheriff’s Office. — Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Matthew Lee Williams, 30, of Bloomfield was charged with street takeover, second-degree reckless endangerment, breach of peace, reckless driving and use of an ATV on public property. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2026.

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