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reckless driver in nevadaIn Nevada, reckless driving is defined as a “willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property.”

Generally, an action is willful if it is intentional or purposeful. It is “wanton” if the person understood the consequences of the action but disregarded them. Examples of reckless driving include excessive speeding, street racing, running red lights, disregarding a law enforcement officer’s attempts to pull you over, and weaving in and out of traffic.

Reckless driving is not just a ticket. Reckless driving is a crime – the consequences of which can be serious, and may impact your ability to work. Along with fines and jail time, your license may be suspended, and your insurance may go up. A reckless driving conviction will show up on any background check unless expunged. If you want to drive for Uber or Lyft, a reckless driving conviction will show up on their driver checks.

If you are charged with reckless driving, contact LV Criminal Defense to discuss your rights and options for defending your case.

Penalties For Reckless Driving (Willful or Wanton Disregard)

In most situations, reckless driving is a misdemeanor. Possible penalties for “willful or wanton disregard” offenses (offenses without a collision) are:

  • First offense: Six months in jail and/or fines between $250 to $1,000.
  • Second offense: Six months in jail and/or fines between $1,000 to $1,500.
  • Third offense: Six months in jail and/or fines between $1,500 to $2,000.

Penalties For Reckless Driving Involving Collisions

If you are charged with reckless driving and a collision is involved, the penalties are:

  • First offense: License suspended six months to two years, six months in jail and/or fines between $250 to $1,000, and community service (50 to 99 hours).
  • Second offense: License suspended six months to two years, six months in jail and/or fines between $1,000 to $1,500, and community service (100 to 199 hours).
  • Third offense: License suspended six months to two years, six months in jail and/or fines between $1,500 to $2,000, and community service (200 hours).

Penalties for Trick Driving

Trick driving per se offenses are gross misdemeanors. Possible penalties for trick driving offenses are:

  • First offense: 364 days in jail, fines between $1,000 to $1,500, and community service (100 to 199 hours).
  • Second offense: 364 days in jail, fines between $1,500 to $2,000 in fines, and community service (200 hours).

If you cause serious bodily harm to someone while reckless driving, you may be convicted of a category B felony, which carries penalties of one to six years in prison, fines between $2,000 to $5,000, and a three-year license suspension.

Get a Free Consultation with a Nevada Criminal Defense Attorney

We offer a free consultation to discuss your rights with an experienced and knowledgeable Las Vegas reckless driving defense attorney.

Call LV Criminal Defense at 702-623-6362 to schedule your free consultation. Our team is available 24/7 to take your call.