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How much is a reckless driving ticket in Alabama?
If I get a reckless driving ticket in Alabama, how much can I expect to pay? I’ve never gotten one before but I got pulled over while I was driving way over the speed limit and now I’m nervous.
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It is possible that you’ll get a ticket for reckless driving! A reckless driving
ticket
can cost you anywhere from $25 to $500, depending on the severity of the offense and whether or not you have previous charges on your record. Reckless driving can also result in jail time—you can get between five and 90 days in prison for a first-time offense and between 10 days and six months in jail for subsequent offenses.Some examples of offenses that could earn you a hefty fine for reckless driving include:
- Excessive speeding
- Driving while intoxicated
- Weaving in and out of traffic
- Tailgating someone very closely
- Accelerating or braking very suddenly
- Causing an accident
- Injuring someone or damaging someone’s property
- Having a lot of previous offenses
Reckless driving also causes an increase in your insurance rates. The
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