Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Definition: Driving a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. A 2nd degree misdemeanor (first offense) or 1st degree misdemeanor (second). Causing serious bodily injury elevates to a 3rd degree felony.
Category: Traffic Offenses · Statute: F.S. 316.192 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Reckless Driving in Florida
Driving a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. A 2nd degree misdemeanor (first offense) or 1st degree misdemeanor (second). Causing serious bodily injury elevates to a 3rd degree felony.
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