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What speed is considered reckless driving in Delaware?
I just moved to Delaware and I’m a bit nervous about driving—I have trouble staying under the speed limit. At what speed can you be charged with reckless driving in Delaware?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congratulations on the move to
Delaware
! The law in your new state leaves reckless driving charges entirely up to the discretion of law enforcement. That means there is no specific speed that’s considered reckless driving in Delaware.Delaware defines reckless driving as driving any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. In addition to speeding, the following actions could also result in a reckless driving ticket:
- Ignoring stop signs and stoplights
- Street racing
- Weaving in and out of traffic
- Failure to signal when turning
Reckless driving is a misdemeanor in Delaware, which carries the following penalties:
- Six points on your license (with a suspension of license after 14 points in a 12-month period)
- Fine between $100 and $300
- Jail sentence ranging from 10 to 30 days
You should always exercise due caution when driving throughout Delaware to avoid these penalties—-as well as any resulting increases to your car insurance rates. If you do see your rates spike after a traffic violation like reckless driving, you still have one way to save money: the
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