Washington State

Reckless Driving

If you have been charged with Reckless Driving in Washington State, you are facing a MANDATORY 30-day license suspension.

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A charge of Reckless Driving in Washington State is very serious crime.  Reckless driving in Washington State is a gross misdemeanor and is punishable by up to a year in jail and a $5,000 fine.

If your are convicted of Reckless Driving in Washington State, you also face a mandatory minimum license suspension of not less that 30 days.  During this period of suspension, you will NOT be eligible for a Temporary Restricted License or what is commonly known as a "Hardship License" or "Hardship Permit".  You will simply be unable to drive all.

Additionally, you will be required to purchase an SR-22 policy in order to have your license reinstated.  This is a high risk insurance policy will cost considerably more than your current premiums.  In order to maintain your Washington State driving privileges, you will be required to carry this SR-22 policy for a minimum of 3 years.

Multiple convictions for Reckless Driving here in WA State, particularly in combination with other driving offenses, can result in additional license suspensions and possible revocation for seven years if your are deemed to be a habitual offender under Washington's Habitual Offender laws.  Reckless Driving in Washington State is gross misdemeanor, which means that you are also facing a potential maximum sentence of 365 days in jail and a $5,000.00 fine.