Reckless Driving Tickets
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A reckless driving conviction will have serious repercussions. This is a criminal offense that will add 5 points to your DMV record. Recent studies report that one reckless driving conviction can raise your insurance rates from 22-82%.
Do not plead guilty to reckless driving. A conviction can include:
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Jail time, from 30 days to 180 days
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5 points on your driving record
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a fine ranging from $100-$300
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a surcharge of $88-$93
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increased car insurance premiums of 22-82%
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a suspension of your license**
Although this is a serious offense, an experienced attorney can help you get charges reduced, if not dismissed. Often, law enforcement will issue a reckless driving ticket without alleging specific actions rising to the level of recklessness.
* http://www.insurance.com/auto-insurance/traffic-ticket-calculator.aspx; http://www.insurancequotes.com/auto/traffic-moving-violations
**The DMV can suspend your license if you accrue 11 points in 18 months. If your license is suspended, and you are caught driving with a suspended license, you could face criminal charges. See our page, Driving with a Suspended License, for more information.
For more information, see:
http://dmv.ny.gov/tickets/about-nys-driver-point-system
For N.Y. V.A.T. cited laws, click here.