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When you think of the term “reckless driving”, many things probably come to mind. It’s essentially an umbrella term that lets an officer stop you for a range of perceived offenses. And therein lies the problem. What if one officer considers something reckless driving, but another—or a judge—wouldn’t? What if an officer has a history of citing reckless driving without cause?
If your supposed “reckless driving” didn’t cause property damage or injure anyone, challenging your ticket may be in your best interest.
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Florida Statutes define reckless driving as “Any person who drives any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.” Penalties for reckless driving range from a $25 fine with no jail time to a $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail. Subsequent reckless-driving convictions increase fines and penalties.
Consider what may be construed as reckless driving. Everything from accidentally running a stop sign to turning right on red when a sign says not to could be cited as reckless driving. In addition, officers can cite texting while driving as reckless driving and add it to other tickets to increase the penalty’s severity.
Again, most of the time, this is a purely subjective call by an officer. To make their case in court, the officer must provide evidence that the reckless driving occurred, and that evidence must be sufficient to warrant the ticket and the accompanying penalties. This subjectivity makes it a strong example of a traffic ticket you should challenge.
You have the right to defend yourself in court—but that isn’t a wise choice. Traffic court judges are accustomed to overconfident defendants who claim their ticket is unjust or unwarranted.
This narrative defense does not work.
While TV dramas may show moved judges and jurors responding to a defendant’s tale, real courtrooms rarely work that way. Your best chance of getting your ticket dismissed is to hire a reputable Florida reckless driving lawyer, like those at the Florida Ticket Firm.
The attorneys at the Florida Ticket Firm have handled numerous cases and know the best way to challenge a ticket is through legal means, not storytelling. This means you need to challenge the underlying issues with the ticket, from the initial observation of the behavior to how the ticket was issued and processed. Most people can’t do this without legal training and experience with similar cases.
Ready to challenge your reckless driving ticket in Florida? Good for you! For the best chance of success, speak with the state’s traffic ticket experts at the Florida Ticket Firm.
The Florida Ticket Firm prides itself on knowing what to look for in a reckless driving case. We look for common errors officers make during these stops, as well as other evidentiary issues. Don’t go to court unprepared. Make sure you have the legal might of the Florida Ticket Firm to help you challenge your ticket.
Don’t just pay a ticket—fight it. Contact us today to learn how we can help with your reckless driving ticket.
