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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Seven people were arrested between Sept. 15 and Sept. 16 on charges including reckless driving and resisting law enforcement.
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Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Oct. 2024
Nichols was pulled over for reckless driving, but Memphis’ police chief has said there was no evidence to support the allegation.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Before the act was passed, people who were arrested for reckless driving couldn’t be cited for a repeat reckless driving citation, unless both occurred within a four-year period.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
In April 2024, D.J. was arrested for reckless driving in Connecticut.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2024
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Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Oct. 2024
Nichols was pulled over for reckless driving, but Memphis’ police chief has said there was no evidence to support the allegation.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Before the act was passed, people who were arrested for reckless driving couldn’t be cited for a repeat reckless driving citation, unless both occurred within a four-year period.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
In April 2024, D.J. was arrested for reckless driving in Connecticut.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Reckless driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reckless%20driving. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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