Columbus Reckless Driving Attorney

“Reckless driving” is generally defined as the operation of an automobile in a dangerous manner under the circumstances. Common reasons for being charged with reckless operation include excessive speeding, driving too fast for the conditions even if within the posted speed limit, having too many passengers in the car, weaving or cutting in and out of traffic, failing to yield to other vehicles, driving a car known to have dangerous flaws such as faulty brakes, and a variety of other acts.

Have you or someone you know been arrested for erratic driving? If so, contact our Columbus reckless driving attorney today!

Our Columbus reckless driving attorney can help you with your case if you have been charged with reckless driving including moving violations such as:

• speeding in excess of 20 mph over the speed limit
• racing on the highway
• tailgating another vehicle
• improper lane changes
• failure to yield to an emergency vehicle
• passing a bus with its blinkers on

The offense of “reckless operation” is a four-point violation. This offense is generally classified as a minor misdemeanor, carrying a potential fine of one hundred and fifty dollars. The classification may by enhanced to a fourth degree misdemeanor if the driver has been convicted of another traffic offense within the past year. The potential penalties are also increased to a fine of up to two hundred and fifty dollars and/or up to 30 days in jail. The violation may be further enhanced to a third degree misdemeanor if the driver has been convicted of two or more traffic offenses within the past year. Accordingly, the potential penalties again increase to a fine of up to five hundred dollars and/or up to sixty days in jail.

Have you or someone you know been arrested for careless or erratic operation of a vehicle? If so, contact our Columbus reckless driving attorney today!

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