We Focus On Reckless Driving Violations

Reckless Driving / NRS 484B.653

Reckless Driving occurs when a motorist is driving in a manner which is in violation of traffic laws and puts the people around them; other drivers, pedestrians, etc. at risk.

If you have been charged with Reckless Driving, the attorneys of Reckless Driving Defense can guide you through the complicated process of dealing with court appearances and hearings, negotiating with prosecutors, and crafting a defense strategy that will give you the best chance of minimizing fines and penalties. As your attorney we can also advise you on how to proceed if you have a history of driving offenses or if you are facing related criminal charges.

Definition

In the state of Nevada reckless driving is committed if during any single, continuous period of driving within the course of 1 mile, a driver commits a series of offenses including;

(a) Drive a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property on a highway or premises to which the public has access.
(b) Drive a vehicle in an unauthorized speed contest on a highway or premises to which the public has access.
(c) Organize an unauthorized speed contest on a highway or premises to which the public has access.
(d) Drive a vehicle in an unauthorized trick driving display on a public highway.
(e) Facilitate an unauthorized trick driving display on a public highway.

Penalties

In our experience reckless driving typically results in fines that increase incrementally with each offense. In more serious cases, or with repeat offenses it can result in up to 6 months in jail. Reckless driving can also result in the loss of license based on a drivers demerit points and often increases in insurance premiums. Effective Jan 1 2023 penalties for Reckless Driving in the state of Nevada include;

(a) For the first offense, shall be punished:
(1) By a fine of not less than $250 but not more than $1,000; or
(2) By both fine and imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 6 months.
(b) For the second offense, shall be punished:
(1) By a fine of not less than $1,000 but not more than $1,500; or
(2) By both fine and imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 6 months.
(c) For the third and each subsequent offense, shall be punished:
(1) By a fine of not less than $1,500 but not more than $2,000; or
(2) By both fine and imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 6 months.

Legal Strategy

Reckless Driving Defense will evaluate the circumstances of the violation and determine the validity of the charges. In cases where we find that the violations are invalid or that there were mitigating circumstances apply (unintentional actions, medical, mistaken identity, etc) charges may be dropped or reduced. It is our goal to and often the outcome to minimize fines and penalties for clients by carefully evaluating the circumstances and making sure that the law has been applied fairly.

Misdemeanor convictions including Reckless Driving can be sealed in typically 1 year to protect a clients criminal record.

Further information on Reckless Driving in the state of Nevada can be found at the Nevada Legislature website at the below link; https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-484b.html#NRS484BSec653