It is a violation of New York’s reckless driving law if you drive a car, truck or motorcycle in a way that interferes the free use of the road or unreasonably endangers other users. If you have been issued a ticket for VTL 1212, Reckless Driving in New York, it is highly recommended that you contact a NY traffic attorney with a successful record of fighting serious traffic offenses. Call the Rosenblum Law Firm today at 1-888-883-5529.

1. RECKLESS DRIVING
Reckless Driving in New York, VTL 1212

2. Reckless Driving (VTL 1212)
states:
It is a violation of New
York’s reckless driving law if you
drive a car, truck or motorcycle in a
way that interferes the free use of
the road or unreasonably endangers
other users.
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3. Fines and Penalties for A Reckless
Driving Conviction
1. A criminal record. Reckless Driving is a
misdemeanor and not a simple traffic matter.
2. Points. A conviction for reckless driving in NY
results in 5 points on your NY driving record.
3. Fines. A fine of $100 to $300 plus a fee of $70 for
first time offenders.
4. Auto Insurance. Increased auto insurance rates
are likely.
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4. Aggravated Reckless Driving
 Aggravated Reckless Driving is considered
a criminal matter, many district attorneys
do not allow plea bargaining by mail and
require an appearance in court
 Aggravated reckless driving is a Class E
Felony
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5. Reckless Driving FAQs
 How much does a ticket for reckless driving
in New York cost?
 Is reckless driving merely a traffic violation?
 What constitutes reckless driving?
 Does swerving in and out of lanes count as
reckless driving?
 Can I get charged with reckless driving if I
am talking on my cell phone?
 How do I get out of a Reckless Driving
ticket?

6. How much does a ticket for
reckless driving cost?
 A: A ticket for reckless driving in NY can cost
anywhere between $100 and $300 (depending
on how reckless you were), for your first
offense. You will also incur a surcharge of
approximately $70. Most importantly, it will add
5 points onto your license and cause your
insurance to go up.
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7. Is reckless driving merely a traffic
violation?
 A: No; reckless driving in NY is a
misdemeanor. This means that if you get a
ticket for reckless driving and are convicted of
it, you will have a criminal record. Moreover, a
police officer will be able to arrest you and
have you imprisoned for up to 30 days for your
first offense (90 days if it was your second and
180 days if it was your third).
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8. What constitutes reckless driving?
 A: According to the New York
legislature, reckless driving means “driving or
using a motor vehicle ... in a manner which
unreasonably interferes with the free and
proper use of the public highway, or
unreasonably endangers users of the public
highway.” Please note that this law is written
rather vaguely for a reason. Police officers
often use it as a catch-all for almost any
unreasonable act or omission they witness you
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9. Does swerving in and out of lanes
count as reckless driving?
 A: It depends, but, in all likelihood, yes. Driving
erratically in and out of lanes while surrounded
by cars can be enough for an officer to pull you
over and issue a ticket for reckless driving.
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10. Can I get charged with reckless driving
if I am talking on my cell phone?
 A: Yes. Be very careful! According to New York
law, police officers have the authority to issue
a ticket for reckless driving if they see you
talking on your cell phone. Remember, New
York also has a law prohibiting the use of a cell
phone while driving. This means, you can end
up getting two tickets instead of just one.
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11. How do I get out of a Reckless
Driving ticket?
 A: Most prosecutors and judges are aware that
police officers use their discretion when
issuing a reckless driving ticket. As such, they
realize that the officer probably could have
issued a different ticket that would not result in
a criminal record or count as a misdemeanor.
Therefore, by hiring a competent NY traffic
ticket attorney, you can try to negotiate a more
favorable plea (e.g. one that would not involve
a criminal record or points on your license).
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12. Rosenblum Law Firm P.C.
Adam H. Rosenblum
www.ticketdefenselaw.com
110 Great Oaks Blvd.
Albany, NY 12203
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