{"id":4178,"date":"2013-01-07T16:47:58","date_gmt":"2013-01-07T16:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theticketclinic.com\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2023-01-30T15:42:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T15:42:06","slug":"careless-driving-v-reckless-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theticketclinic.com\/es\/blog\/careless-driving-v-reckless-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Careless Driving v. Reckless Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">Careless driving and reckless driving citations are often confused. \u00a0However, there are some important distinctions. \u00a0While both citations indicate that a motor vehicle is being operated in an irresponsible fashion, the potential penalties are very different.In Florida, careless driving is defined as failing to drive a motor vehicle in a careful and prudent manner. There is no analysis as to the driver&#8217;s state of mind. \u00a0Conversely, reckless driving is defined as driving a motor vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of other people and\/or property. \u00a0The intent of the driver should be taken into account when issuing a reckless driving ticket.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p>Careless driving can carry a hefty fine and points on your license but it is not a criminal infraction, whereas reckless driving is a criminal offense that can carry a jail sentence in addition to fines and points.<\/p>\n<p>If you receive a ticket for reckless driving, the prosecution must prove your state of mind &#8211; that you operated the vehicle with willful disregard for the safety of other people and\/or property. \u00a0This is often difficult to prove, so given the hefty penalties of a reckless driving ticket, you should consider fighting it if you receive one.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>If you have received a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theticketclinic.com\/es\/services\/reckless-careless-driving\/\">careless driving or reckless driving ticket<\/a> and have questions, call The Ticket Clinic at 1.800.CITATION. \u00a0We handle careless driving and reckless driving tickets in Florida, California and nationwide.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Careless driving and reckless driving citations are often confused. \u00a0However, there are some important distinctions. \u00a0While both citations indicate that a motor vehicle is being operated in an irresponsible fashion, the potential penalties are very different.In Florida, careless driving is defined as failing to drive a motor vehicle in a careful and prudent manner. 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