Greensboro Careless and Reckless Driving Attorneys
We are a team that works together to give you the best defense possible. Our Greensboro Careless and Reckless traffic attorneys have handled thousands of C&R cases. They know the ins and outs of Guilford, Randolph, and Alamance County Criminal Courts. Contact us today to schedule a free C&R consultation with a defense lawyer in Greensboro, NC.
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Fighting Careless and Reckless Driving Charges
in Guilford County, North Carolina
North Carolina Law Enforcement have wide discretion in deciding whether to issue a speeding ticket or a Careless and Reckless charge. You do not need to be driving erratically to be charged with a C&R.
Our Greensboro, NC Careless and Reckless driving attorneys are accustomed to fighting for our clients in and out of the courtroom. If you get ticketed for C&R you need a professional legal defense team on your side.
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A knowledgeable C&R Attorney explains how to fight a Careless and Reckless charge.
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Aggressive or Reckless, What’s the Difference?
Despite being distinct crimes according to North Carolina law, reckless driving and aggressive driving are frequently used interchangeably. Consequently, there is often some confusion surrounding these charges. Aggressive driving is the more serious charge. While reckless driving is classified as a lesser offense and is included in the charge of aggressive driving.
North Carolina Law § 20-140 defines reckless driving as:
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Any person who drives any vehicle upon a highway or any public vehicular area carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others shall be guilty of reckless driving.
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Any person who drives any vehicle upon a highway or any public vehicular area without due caution and circumspection and at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property shall be guilty of reckless driving.
North Carolina General Statute § 20-141.6 defines aggressive driving as:
Someone who is both speeding and guilty of at least two of the following:
- Running through a red light
- Running through a stop sign
- Illegal passing
- Failure to yield right-of-way
- Following too closely
Examples of Careless and Reckless Driving in Greensboro, NC
Careless Driving Examples:
- Failing to signal while changing lanes.
- Ignoring traffic signs or signals.
- Driving while distracted, such as texting or eating.
- Tailgating or following another vehicle too closely.
- Failing to yield right of way to pedestrians or other vehicles.
- Speeding in residential areas or school zones.
- Making sudden lane changes without signaling.
- Not adjusting speed to road or weather conditions.
- Improperly merging or entering/exiting a highway.
- Driving while fatigued or drowsy.
Reckless Driving Examples:
- Excessive speeding well above the posted limits.
- Drag racing or participating in street racing activities.
- Running red lights or stop signs deliberately.
- Engaging in aggressive and dangerous maneuvers, such as weaving through traffic.
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Engaging in road rage incidents, such as tailgating, honking excessively, or making threatening gestures.
- Performing stunts or reckless driving behavior that endangers other road users.
- Intentionally evading law enforcement by engaging in high-speed chases.
- Driving on sidewalks, in bicycle lanes, or in other non-designated areas.
- Passing in a no-passing zone or on a curve where visibility is limited.
How Could a CNR Charge Affect You?
Careless and Reckless Driving
This charge is a class 2 misdemeanor in North Carolina and could result in:
- automatic suspension of your license for 30 days
- up to 60 days in jail
- fines up to $1,000
- 4 points on your license
- possible license suspension
Aggressive Driving
A charge of aggressive driving is classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor and carries a greater offense than reckless driving.
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Because the consequences of these types of convictions can be harsh, it is important to have an experienced criminal defense attorney at your side. We have a team of legal professionals defending clients like you. Call today to request your free C&R consultation with one of our trusted lawyers in Guilford, Alamance, or Randolph Counties.
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Winston-Salem
Criminal & Immigration Attorneys
1133 West First Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 485-4907
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Family Law Attorneys
3400 Healy Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
(336) 962-7221
Greensboro
Criminal & Family Law
328 E. Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 360-5528
High Point
Criminal & Injury Law
820 North Elm Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 814-8118
Our service area includes Forsyth County, Guilford County, Surry County, Stokes County, Yadkin County, Davie County, Davidson County, Randolph County, and Alamance County.