Reckless driving is a serious traffic violation in Oklahoma. The Okla driving statutes describe the crime saying it’s unlawful to drive in a manner which is careless, wanton or reckless way or in disregard of other persons and property. A citation involving reckless driving is often issued on facts determined solely by the Police. Its not unusual for an overly zealous police officer to over charge a traffic ticket. Our traffic ticket attorney know what to do.
Punishment For Reckless Driving in Tulsa
Okla. Stat. tit. 47 § 11-901
First Offense – is punishable by five (5) to ninety (90) days imprisonment and/or by a fine between $100 and $500.
Second Offense – A second or subsequent conviction is punishable by imprisonment between ten (10) days and six (6) months and/or by a fine between $150 and $1,000.
Title 47. Motor Vehicles
Chapter 11 – Rules of the Road Article
Article 9 – Reckless Driving, Driving While Intoxicated, and Negligent Homicide
Section 11-901 – Reckless Driving
A. It shall be deemed reckless for any person to drive a motor vehicle in a careless or wanton manner without regard for the safety of persons or property or in violation of the conditions outlined in Section 11-801 of this title.
B. Every person convicted of driving recklessly shall be punished upon a first conviction by imprisonment for a period of not less than five (5) days nor more than ninety (90) days, or by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment; on a second or subsequent conviction, punishment shall be imprisonment for not less than ten (10) days nor more than six (6) months, or by a fine of not less than One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.
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