Careless Driving Lawyer in Larimer County

We have all had those moments where we are running late and in a panic, drive a little too fast, take sharp turns, and accidentally cut another car off when changing lanes. It may not seem like a big deal, but in the eyes of the law, this is considered Careless Driving.

What is Careless Driving in Fort Collins?

C.R.S. 42-4-1402 – Careless Driving – is defined as:

Sentence for Careless Driving Traffic Offense

Generally, this traffic violation is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense. This carries a penalty of 10 to 90 days in Larimer County Jail and anywhere from $150 to $300 in fines. If you plead guilty to or are convicted of class 2 misdemeanor Careless Driving, it will add 4 points to your Department of Motor Vehicles record.

Careless Driving can charged as a class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense in Fort Collins, Estes Park or Loveland if one of the following scenarios occur:

• If the Careless Driving caused bodily injury to another
• If the Careless Driving caused death to another

If not given probation, you may be required to serve 10 days to 1 year in the Larimer County Jail or the Boulder County Jail pay $300 to $1,000 in fines. It will add 4 points to your license if bodily injury is involved, but 12 points will be added if the Careless Driving resulted in a death. You can also expect your insurance rate to rise.

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If you or a loved one has been contacted by the police regarding Careless Driving, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent and contact the O’Malley Law Office, P.C., at (970) 658-0007. Together, we can protect your future.