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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He was arrested on charges of second-degree manslaughter, felony hit and run, driving under the influence of intoxicants, and reckless driving, deputies said.
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Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
Douglas County jurors convicted Tory Conyers, 46, of vehicular homicide, hit-and-run causing death, eluding a peace officer, theft and reckless driving.
—Max Levy, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025
Last May, more road trouble: The Coral Springs native was arrested in Fort Lauderdale on multiple charges, including operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, possessing false identification and reckless driving.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
The driver was also charged with engaging police in pursuit and reckless driving.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
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Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
Douglas County jurors convicted Tory Conyers, 46, of vehicular homicide, hit-and-run causing death, eluding a peace officer, theft and reckless driving.
—Max Levy, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025
Last May, more road trouble: The Coral Springs native was arrested in Fort Lauderdale on multiple charges, including operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, possessing false identification and reckless driving.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
The driver was also charged with engaging police in pursuit and reckless driving.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Reckless driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reckless%20driving. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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