Reckless driving

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004154",
  "term": "Reckless driving",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The criminal offense of operating a motor vehicle with a conscious and unjustifiable disregard for the safety of other people or property. This charge requires a higher degree of culpability than mere carelessness or ordinary negligence, involving a mental state where the driver is aware of but ignores a substantial risk. Penalties are more severe than for a standard traffic infraction and can include fines, license suspension, and imprisonment.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/reckless-driving/"
}