Misdemeanor Reckless Driving

In Nevada, a misdemeanor reckless driving conviction is punishable by 8 DMV demerit points, $250 to $1,000 in fines, and a possible six month jail sentence.

What is Reckless Driving?

Reckless driving can include the following activities:

• Driving in an “unauthorized speeding contest” (such as street racing)
• Unauthorized “trick driving displays”
• Driving “in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property”
• Evading or failing to yield to a police officer

A driver can be charged for reckless driving on any highway or road open to the public. This means reckless driving on public parking lots is also punishable by law.

Other Forms of Reckless Driving

Reckless driving may result in a collision with a pedestrian or cyclist. These violations include:

• Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk
• Failing to drive carefully near bicyclists and pedestrians
• Disobeying the directions of a school crossing guard
• Making a U-turn in a school zone or exceeding 15 miles per hour in a school zone, while school is in session

Penalties For Reckless Driving Offenses Involving Collisions

Reckless driving that results in a collision can lead to the following penalties.

First offense: up to six months in jail, $250 to $1,000 in fines, and 50 to 99 hours of community service.

Second offense: up to six months in jail, $1,000 to $1,500 in fines, and 100 to 199 hours of community service.

Third offense: up to six months in jail, $1,500 to $2,000 in fines, and 200 hours of community service.

All collision-related reckless driving convictions will lead to a license suspension lasting six months to two years. A judge can also order vehicle impoundment for 15 days for a first offense and 30 days for a driver convicted of a second or subsequent violation.