Reckless driving in Pensacola and Escambia County
RECKLESS DRIVING
Reckless driving is not just a traffic ticket; it is a crime. Florida law defines it as driving in a manner that disregards the well-being and safety of other people or property. Speeding, by itself, is not reckless driving. Speeding, hopping curbs, weaving in and out of traffic, and running stop signs – reckless driving.
Under Florida law, it can result in jail time, especially if you do not have the greatest driving history or have caused an accident. In addition to jail time, you will be looking at points on your license, which will cause you to lose your insurance or, at best, watch the price of it skyrocket.
Sometimes, however, a reckless driving conviction can be a good thing. No, I’m not crazy. If the government charges you with driving under the Influence (DUI), a plea to the lesser charge of reckless driving is often a big win. You do not have to get special DUI insurance. You do not have a DUI on your record, your driver’s license doesn’t get suspended, and the list goes on.