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What is the difference between reckless driving and aggressive driving?
There are drivers with poor driving behaviors that will one day lead to an accident in my town. It’s gotten to the point where I will step up as a witness if our law enforcement wants to put a stop to this dangerous driving! Can you tell me the difference between reckless driving and aggressive driving so that I’ll be prepared?
Tiffany Leung · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We’re sorry to hear of these drivers that are making the roads unsafe for your residents! To answer your question, reckless driving only involves dangerous driving, whereas aggressive driving involves dangerous driving with the intent to harass or intimidate other motorists.
The exact definition and penalties depend on your state’s laws, but reckless driving and aggressive driving are usually both considered misdemeanors. Those who get convicted will have to face hefty fines, jail time, a suspended license, and/or a criminal record.
Some examples of reckless driving include:
- Speeding or driving at a speed too fast for the road conditions (e.g. wet roads)
- Passing cars on a grade or curve
- Not using signal lights to turn or change lanes
- Failure to yield or stop at a red light/stop sign
- Street/highway racing
Examples of aggressive driving include all of the above behavior, and:
- Tailgating to force the driver in front to move faster
- Driving beside another vehicle with the intent to obstruct
- Passing a vehicle and then purposely driving in front of it slowly
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