What Is The Legal Definition Of “reckless Driving”?
Although speeding more than 19 mph over the posted limit is considered “reckless driving,” any speed over 80 mph is considered reckless. Thus on highways with 65 mph speed limits, you will be cited with reckless driving at only 15 mph over the posted speed limit. State troopers are motivated to make a special effort to give “reckless driving” citations since they get more credit for them than for routine speeding tickets.
