THE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES Of Reckless Driving
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Reckless driving is an extremely serious offense that can impact your personal and financial life and can even land you in jail. Despite these severe consequences, there is no concrete definition of what is and is not reckless driving in the state of California. The only criteria for an officer issuing one of these tickets is whether he or she deems that you drove with “willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” While the grounds for receiving a reckless driving ticket may be vague, the consequences are not. FINES AND JAIL TIME Those convicted of reckless driving can spend up to 90 days in jail. On top of this three-month sentence, you may also face fines of up to $1,000. Needless to say, these punishments carry with them plenty of stigma and financial stress, but the pain doesn’t stop there. Between the Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS) and your insurance company, you can be facing hardship for many years to come. NOTS POINTS Many infractions only cost you one NOTS point; however, reckless driving is more expensive. A conviction will cost you two points, meaning you’ll be closer to a license suspension. Commercial drivers can only receive three points before this happens, meaning you’ll be stripped of your livelihood. INSURANCE PREMIUMS If you get a reckless driving conviction on your record, expect your insurance premiums to hike significantly for the next several years — sometimes by thousands of dollars. Depending on your insurer and previous driving record, your policy may even be canceled. WORTH A FIGHT Considering these extreme long-term costs of conviction, you should never attempt to face a reckless driving charge alone. There are many defenses that can fight this ill-defined but consequential charge. They can minimize the impact to your driving record, reduce the long-term cost of insurance, or lead to a full dismissal of the ticket. This is where an experienced team of California traffic attorneys can come to your aid. If you are facing a reckless driving charge, please reach out to us for a free consultation, and defend your future. You can reach our office at (661) 349-9300. Para español, llama (661) 349-9755.
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