All drivers are required to follow the rules of the road when driving in order to ensure the safety of themselves and others. By engaging in certain actions, drivers can violate these rules. This can include when a person drives recklessly. In the state of New Jersey, reckless driving is defined as a violation performed by a driver that willfully and wantonly disregards the rights and safety of other drivers in a way that endangers people or property. Actions that are considered reckless driving can include excess speeding, irresponsible lane changes, driving under the influence, and more. When a person is charged with reckless driving, they can face consequences as a result. Continue reading to learn more and contact an experienced New Jersey traffic violation attorney for assistance with your case.
It is important to understand that a reckless driving ticket is not the same as a typical speeding ticket. The consequences of this violation are more severe. They can include the following:
In the event that a driver breaks the law and drives recklessly for a second time, they can face harsher consequences than their first offense. This can include:
A combination offense occurs when a person commits more than one offense at a time. This is commonly seen in New Jersey with reckless driving incidents. For example, this may occur in the event that a person was driving 40 miles over the legal speed limit while they were under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This may also be the case if they drove recklessly after being involved in a criminal offense. When this happens, they can be charged for both reckless driving and the additional crime they committed. Individuals facing these situations can benefit from the help of an attorney to help lessen the charges and consequences against them.
Kevin T. Conway is an experienced Bergen County criminal attorney handling DUI, DWI, traffic violations, violent crimes, sex crimes, illegal gun possession, shoplifting, and juvenile crimes. Attorney Conway is also experienced in commercial law matters, zoning law, and estate planning. If you need an aggressive criminal lawyer, contact The Law Office of Kevin T. Conway for a free consultation.
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