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How fast do you have to go to be charged with reckless driving?
I received a ticket after being pulled over for speeding on the highway. I’ve been cited for reckless driving so I’m wondering, how fast do you have to be driving for it to be considered reckless?
Mary Cahill · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m so sorry to hear about this! You can be charged with reckless driving—also called careless driving or dangerous driving if you drive faster than 19 miles per hour over the speed limit. In some states, driving more than 80 miles per hour is automatically classified as reckless driving.
In addition to paying your ticket fine, a reckless driving charge may involve being summoned to court. Depending on how fast you were driving when you were pulled over, you could risk having your license suspended if you’re found guilty of the charge.
If you’re convicted of reckless driving, you should expect to see your insurance premium skyrocket—but it’s not a hopeless situation.
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