Under VTL §1212, Reckless Driving occurs when someone unreasonably interferes with public roadway use or endangers others.
Examples include:
- Excessive speeding
- Driving wrong direction
- Operating dangerously while intoxicated
- Intentionally causing accidents
Penalties: up to 30 days jail, 5 DMV points, and a criminal record. Fines can reach $300 for a first offense.
Reckless driving is fact-specific and can turn an ordinary traffic stop into a misdemeanor criminal case.