PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
Will reckless driving affect my employment?
I’m between jobs, but I recently received a reckless driving charge. I wasn’t under the influence or anything, but I’m still worried that it may cause problems getting a job. Does a reckless driving charge affect my chances to gain employment?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A reckless driving charge or
citation
is definitely something you want to avoid, but it shouldn’t have a huge impact on your employment. That is, unless you drive a car for the job or have to use a company car.If you have to drive for the job, a reckless driving ticket may stand out as a red flag to potential employers. But unless your license is suspended or revoked due to the reckless driving charge, your employer or potential employer shouldn’t put up a big fuss. It just may require a conversation about why you got the charge and whether or not you have any other misdemeanor driving offenses.
As a result of reckless driving, you will undoubtedly see your car insurance rates increase, but that doesn’t mean you have to pay a premium for car insurance. Instead, download the
Jerry
app to compare rates.Jerry is a licensed insurance broker that provides quotes from dozens of top-rated and well-known car insurance companies. After you find a great rate, Jerry can help you buy insurance and cancel your old policy. Customers save an average of nearly $900 per year!
View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies