​Reckless driving in NC

Is reckless driving a criminal offense in NC?

​Yes- Reckless Driving (N.C.G.S. 20-140(d)) is a Class 2 misdemeanor. ​

How many points is reckless driving in NC?

Reckless driving in North Carolina carries 4 insurance points and 4 DMV points. ​

A person guilty of reckless driving in NC

    1.    drives
    2.    a vehicle
    3.    on a highway or public vehicular area
    4.    carelessly and heedlessly and
    5.    in willful or wanton disregard 
    6.    of the rights and safety of others.

Why was I charged with reckless driving?

Even if you don't feel you were driving recklessly many officers automatically add a reckless driving charge to any speeding ticket in excess of 25 mph over the limit or if there was a single car accident, such as running off the road into a tree or embankment. Whether this overcharge would be justified or not would ultimately be for a Judge to decide at trial if no plea deal is accepted.

Attorney fees for reckless driving in NC

Attorney fees vary by county and firm. Some counties are easier to deal with than other counties based on either the local judges or District Attorney. At Witt Law Firm, P.A. we only handle matters charged in Union and Mecklenburg county and certainly our fees may be more or less than what you have been quoted by other firms for your ticket. Generally speaking we charge $450 for the offense of reckless driving if the matter can be resolved without a trial, although this fee can certainly be more if there is also a high speeding charge in addition. Feel free to email or give us a call for a free quote.

Options to reduce reckless driving in NC

 1.    A possible reduction to improper equipment, unsafe movement, or exceeding a safe speed.
 2.    Requesting a Prayer for Judgment Continued. (PJC).
 3.    Driving School in exchange for a reduction.