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Reckless Driving in California: Understanding the Law and What You Can Do if Accused

By Walin & Klarich

Reckless driving, defined in Section 23103, is one of the most vaguely worded statutes in the California Vehicle Code. It states that ?[a]ny person who drives any vehicle upon a highway in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.? A person found guilty for a first offense of reckless driving in California can face fines of several thousand dollars, a jail sentence of up to 90 days, have their car impounded for up to 30 days, and have their license suspended for a month. A second or third violation of reckless driving, or if someone was injured as a result of a person?s reckless driving, can result in a mandatory license suspension for a year and up to 6 months in jail. Reckless driving is also considered a ?discretionary arrest? misdemeanor, meaning the citing officer can merely give you a ticket, or arrest you and take you to jail...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on June 02, 2009 (boomark / email).