Reckless Driving charges in North Carolina
Reckless driving is a serious charge alleging willful or wanton disregard for safety, and in most states it is a criminal misdemeanor — not a simple traffic ticket. It can stem from high speed, aggressive maneuvers, or street-racing-type conduct. In North Carolina, a conviction adds demerit points toward the North Carolina DMV suspension threshold of 12 points in 3 years, and the conviction follows you to your insurer.
Why fight your Reckless Driving ticket?
Defenses that actually work
Attorneys contest the subjective 'willful disregard' standard, the accuracy of speed evidence, and often negotiate a reduction to a non-criminal offense like improper driving or speeding.
What's at stake in North Carolina
A reckless driving conviction creates a permanent criminal record, carries heavy points, and can mean jail in many states. In North Carolina, points accumulate toward suspension at 12 points in 3 years.
Prevent insurance increases
A reckless driving conviction can raise North Carolina premiums by roughly 38% — often for three years. Fighting the ticket can prevent that.
Flat fee, no financial risk
You pay a one-time flat fee regardless of how much attorney time your case takes. If we can't match you, you pay nothing.