S10:E3 Reckless Driving in Connecticut

In this episode of the Ruane Attorneys podcast, Attorney Jay Ruane discusses one of the most serious of Connecticut motor vehicle charges - reckless driving.

Reckless driving in Connecticut is so serious because it is actually charged as a criminal offense. Most motor vehicle violations in Connecticut are just infractions, meaning that you don't face the criminal court process or criminal penalties. Instead, you face issues such as fines and driver's license issues imposed by the DMV.

However, the penalties can be much more severe for reckless driving and include jail time. You face Connecticut reckless driving if you drive too fast, drive at a speed that is dangerous to others, drive a vehicle with a defective mechanism, or if you are driving a commercial motor vehicle with the gears/clutch disengaged.

Reckless driving can be charged anywhere in the state, from Fairfield County to Hartford County and beyond. For more information on reckless driving and motor vehicle violations, check out our website.