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# \[3] 8 - Reckless Driving

Driving in a way which is grossly dangerous, shows little to no regard for the safety of others, and causes damage to property.

Driving on the hard shoulder or breakdown lane of a highway or freeway. 

Driving in a bicycle lane.

Driving on a sidewalk other than when passing onto a driveway or parking lot. 

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**Infraction** \
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**Sentence:** None\
**License Points:** 2\
**Fine:** $500
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**Examples:** 

**1)** Driving a car at high speeds through a school zone\
**2)** Doing donuts\
**3)** Street racing 

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If the actions of the driver **"**consist of acts that create a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person" (e.g. Driving the wrong way on a divided highway) in a fashion that seems **arrest worthy**, then consider using **Reckless Endangerment**. 
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