Reckless Endangerment?

Question

I was pulled over a couple of weeks ago for speeding. I was going 80 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. I just called to see how much my ticket was and it's surprisingly not that much at all. However, the woman I talked to said that it's very good that I am over 21 considering my charge. Is she referring to reckless endangerment? What can I do to keep this off of my record?

Answer 1

Going a certain amount over the speed limit is considered reckless endangerment... it is reckless endangerment of children if you have children in the car.

Most of the time, if you are going a certain speed over the limit they automatically charge you with certain things.

i.e. In MA if you are going between 10 and 20 miles over the limit you have to pay an extra fine for head on collisions. It makes no sense but thats the law.

You were going 25 over the limit, thats reckless endangerment, but its probably just a traffic charge, not a criminal one. You should contest it.

Answer 2

In Ohio law going 20 mph or more over the limit is considered reckless operation. I assume its the same in most states. You can possibly fight the ticket, they sometimes offer to lower charge just to keep you out of court. The courts are crowded so that want to settle most cases out of court, you will still have to pay the total fine though.

Answer 3

Huh???  Reckless endangerment in California, usually refers to placing a child in harm's way... Not sure how it applies to driving unless you had a kid in the car....  Anyway, yes, you could lose your license til you are 25 if you are under 21 and driving like a maniac... Pretty much all states are consistent on that one.