What You Don't Know About Reckless And Careless Driving - The Podcast

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10/20/2016 at 09:00 • Filed to: None

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We’ve all heard of reckless and careless driving, but many people have no idea what it is or how bad it can turn out to be if it ends up on your record. So this week, I talk about that and drag racing - just to keep it fun.

Here’s the deal: In some states it can be called reckless if you simply exceed the speed limit by a certain amount. Just ask the folks who run Jalopnik. I seem to recall someone there who had this issue. But in Michigan and other states, the term is defined so loosely that cops can whip it out and use the charge for a lot of things you might not expect.

And the bar gets even lower for careless driving. The good news is that careless is not a misdemeanor like reckless is in Michigan. But this is stuff most people only find out when they make the dreaded call to an attorney after they have gotten the ticket.

I also talk about drag racing this episode because it seems to fit thematically. Hey, did you know that spectators can be charged with it in some cases? I wish I was making that up but I’m not. So, here is this week’s audio:

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DISCUSSION (3)

Kinja'd!!! Matt Nichelson > SteveLehto
10/20/2016 at 09:24

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I know this has nothing to do with your article, but I had the pleasure of getting to see the turbine car at the Museum of Transportation in St. Louis last month and of course thought of you. Amazing piece of engineering.

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Kinja'd!!! iSureWilll > SteveLehto
10/20/2016 at 09:28

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One time over 8 years ago I got clocked at 123mph in a 55mph zone (highway at night, very low traffic, disclaimer: I was young and dumb) and got a wreckless driving ticket and sent to jail. Long story.

Good news though! My insurance never went up!

Kinja'd!!! Milky > SteveLehto
10/20/2016 at 11:04

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Well I’m at 8 points. Better not screw around.