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What is considered reckless driving in Texas?
I’m so confused by reckless driving. When is something reckless driving versus just regular speeding or careless driving? Does the state of Texas have any specific laws about this?
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Part of the reason reckless driving is so confusing is that the laws are pretty vague. Texas state law defines reckless driving as driving with a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property, but there are a lot of driving behaviors that could be considered reckless.
Some examples include:
- Speeding excessively. Although Texas does not define an exact speed as reckless, driving more than 20 mph over the speed limit will typically get you a reckless driving charge.
- Weaving through traffic.
- Street racing.
- Trying to evade the police.
In general, you’ll be charged with reckless driving if it is believed that you were intentionally placing others or others’ property in danger through your driving technique. If you are charged with reckless driving, the severity of the offense will partially determine the punishment.
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