Driving dangerously is charged as Reckless Driving in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A woman was recently charged with this crime after crashing her car into a rock wall. According to the report, the woman was distracted because she was FaceTiming someone when she failed to follow the curve in the road and crashed. Thankfully, she wasn’t hurt and no one else was involved in the accident. Accidents caused by distracted driving are usually ticketed as Reckless Driving or Careless Driving.
Larimer County Reckless Driving Attorney: Definition of Reckless Driving Charged from FaceTiming
The Larimer and Boulder County, Colorado law definition of Reckless Driving – C.R.S. 42-4-1401 – is:
Reckless Driving is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense and a conviction will add 8 points to a person’s Colorado driver’s license.
Careless Driving in Loveland and Estes Park: Definition of Careless Driving
The Colorado law definition of Careless Driving – C.R.S. 42-4-1402 – is:
Careless Driving can be charged as a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense or a class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense depending on if anyone involved suffered injuries and the degree of injury sustained. The difference between the two is intent. With Reckless Driving, there is a wonton or willful disregard involved. With Careless driving, it’s about driving without due regard.
If you or someone you love has been ticketed for Reckless Driving or Careless Driving, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to set up your free consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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