What is the Ohio reckless driving classification for a driving record?
The Ohio vehicle code classifies reckless driving as the “willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” Any driver determined to be operating a vehicle without care or concern for the safety of others or their property is guilty of a minor criminal offense under the Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.20.TypesThe vague nature of the definition of reckless driving in Ohio allows law-enforcement officials to use their judgment when presenting charges. Extreme speeding, racing, tailgating, weaving through traffic and driving without being “in reasonable control” of the vehicle all have been included under the reckless-driving classification.Criminal ChargesThe charge of reckless driving is considered a minor misdemeanor in Ohio. However, depending on how many offenses the defendant has committed within the past year, it can have various degrees of severity.ConsequencesThe first offense is treated as a minor misdemeanor and has a maximum fine of $150 and the deduction of f
