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Top 5 Reckless Driving Issues

By Ephrat Livni, Esq. on May 24, 2016 | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The dangers of driving are many and you must pay close attention when you're on the road. Not only do you risk serious injury or even death when you're distracted, but there is also the possibility of being stopped by the cops and being charged with a traffic infraction or crime.

Aggressive driving and road rage are not crimes in and of themselves. But they do lead to reckless driving, which is an offense. Let's look at the top issues surrounding reckless driving.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration considers aggressive driving a serious danger. Aggressive driving occurs, according to the NHTSA, when "an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property." Aggressive driving and road rage lead to reckless driving, which leads to accidents and criminal cases.

2. Is Road Rage a Crime?

In some states there are added penalties for crimes that arise from road rage. According to the NHTSA two-thirds of all accidents are caused by road rage, which leads to recklessness. So keep your eyes open, signal lane changes, and breathe deep when you feel angry, t could save you time, money, and your life.

3. Distracted Driving: Would You Pass a Textalyzer?

Law enforcement officers are concerned about the prevalence of phone use on the road and though there is not yet a way to examine the role of phones in accidents, there may soon be. The textalyzer will allow police to analyze the phone activity of drivers before a crash =, and New York is the first state considering adopting the technology.

4. Can My Car Turn Me In for a Hit and Run?

New cars are great for their innovations but would you feel the same way if one of those developments allowed your car to call the cops on you? Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime and, depending on your car's Emergency Assist functions, your car could call the police even if you don't think you need it.

5. Texting and Driving: 5 Potential Consequences

You don't want to miss a text as plans can change at any minute. But you also don't want to drive and text or you could end up in an accident or facing a reckless driving charge. In California, fees and fines stemming from a first texting and driving ticket can reach $300.

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If you are charged with a driving offense or a crime, speak to a lawyer today. Many criminal defense atorneys consult for free or a minimal fee and will be happy to assess your case.

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