reckless driving

noun

: the act of driving a car in a dangerous manner

She has gotten two tickets for reckless driving.

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Higgins was later charged with two counts of death by auto, reckless driving, possession of an open container and consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle, the Associated Press and the Philadelphia Inquirer reported at the time. —

Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 Memphis police officers initially said Nichols was stopped for reckless driving, though authorities later acknowledged there was no evidence to substantiate the claim. —

Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024 In Milwaukee, reckless driving continues to be an issue. —

David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024 Reyes faces charges of racing/spectating, larceny of a motor vehicle, interfering with police, reckless driving, engaging in pursuit, failure to obey officer signal, first-degree reckless endangerment and third-degree criminal trespass. —

Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reckless driving

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