Careless and Reckless Driving

Florida Traffic Laws: Careless and Reckless Driving Citations

Careless driving and reckless driving are two very similar traffic violations that occur on Florida state roadways. Both infractions indicate that a vehicle is being operated in an irresponsible fashion that could potentially cause harm to others.

They diverge, however, because:

• Careless driving encompasses drivers who appear to be unaware of their bad driving, and
• Reckless driving indicates that the motor vehicle operator is willfully acting to drive in such a manner as to cause damage to property, physical injury or death

Both tickets can be issued in addition to other infractions such as speeding or traffic light violations, and unfortunately, these are common charges against drivers whose actions cannot be easily categorized into another existing Florida statute.

Careless and reckless driving traffic tickets rely heavily on officer opinion and can be fought in court to some level of success. It is critical to remember that these charges may only be applied legitimately if the driver is acting in such a way in the proximity of property, persons or other vehicles. If these dangers do not exist, then it can be very difficult to prosecute.

An experienced Florida traffic ticket lawyer who understands the various effective defenses to careless or reckless driving can be a great asset in fighting your ticket and should be considered strongly by everyone who receives a citation.

Legal Support for Careless or Reckless Driving Tickets in Florida

While the penalties associated with careless driving may be substantial in terms of financial penalties and points to your license, the consequences of a reckless driving conviction can be far more devastating and can include:

• Hefty fines
• Jail time with subsequent offenses increasing punishment

Golden Traffic Ticket Law focuses on providing a professional defense to individuals who have been charged with many traffic violations including careless and reckless driving. The firm has worked tirelessly to formulate strategies aimed at minimizing penalties, downgrading charges and even eliminating a citation entirely.

The firm is small enough so that clients can speak directly with Attorney Golden, and yet able to take on even the most complicated traffic cases in court. You can find out more in a free consultation with Attorney Golden by calling our office at (954) 680-7575.