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Can you get reckless driving expunged?
I got a reckless driving charge (it was unjustified, but that’s another conversation) and I really want to get it off of my record if possible. How can I get a reckless driving charge expunged in California?
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The short answer to this question is yes, you can get a reckless driving charge expunged in California in some cases. In order to do so, you’ll need to pay the fines and serve the penalties of your sentencing.
For a reckless driving charge in California, this might include:
- A fine between $45 and $1,000
- A probation term of up to two years
- A county jail sentence of up to 90 days
If you can complete the terms of your sentencing without additional charges or legal trouble of any kind, you can ask your lawyer to submit some paperwork on your behalf in order to
get the charge expunged
. But if you are unable to do so, a reckless driving charge will typically remain on your record for 10 years in California.It can be hard to find affordable car insurance with marks on your driving history, but
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