I thought 15 over was wreckless? I know mine was. But.. it was a 70 and I was doing....well, the judge thought 85, but wasn't sure and I wasn't telling. But it was triple digits. I was younger and more prone to adrenaline spikes back then.
I’ve always thought/understood 25 over was reckless. Could be wrong. But 15 over there’s about 50,000 people on I-65 every day that could be ticketed.
According to Alabama Code § 32-5A-190, reckless driving is defined as "any person who drivers any vehicle carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard for the rights or safety of persons or property, or without due caution and circumspection and at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property, shall be guilty of reckless driving."
Those convicted of reckless driving will receive prison time of at least five days, but not more than 90 days, or a fine of up to $500. It is possible for the reckless driver to receive both a fine and imprisonment. The second offense carries a slightly higher prison time and fine. Additionally, the court can decide to suspend the reckless driver's license for a period not exceeding six months.
Reckless driving involves more than a driver just making a simple mistake during the operation of a motor vehicle. Someone driving recklessly, also known under Alabama law as wantonness, involves a driver acting in conscious disregard for the safety of others. Examples of reckless or wanton conduct would be driving while impaired from drugs or alcohol; going 20 miles per hour over the speed limit on the interstate; and speeding while also texting and driving. If a person is guilty of reckless driving, then they will also be exposing themselves to punitive damages in court. If a driver is guilty of simple negligence or carelessness, then the injured party is only allowed to recover compensation for their injuries. However, if a driver is reckless and causes someone to be injured, then the injured party can also claim punitive damages to punish to reckless driver and deter others from engaging in the same or similar conduct.
