Blowing smoke up your ass. There is a Reckless Driving law, a citabale offense, that is to be used instead Reckless Endangerment, a jailable offense, except in only the most extreme cases. 80+ in a 55 isn't going to cut it as Reckless Endangerment. His options were, ticket for speeding, possibly aggravated speeding, ticket for Reckless Driving, which was pushing it hard and not likely to stick if challenged, or option three, let you go.