Reckless Driving
Ala. Code § 32-5A-190 — willful or wanton disregard for safety, and up to 90 days on a first conviction
Reckless driving is driving carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard for the rights or safety of people or property, or without due caution and at a speed or in a manner that endangers, or is likely to endanger, a person or property.
Who handles this in Alabama: Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Alabama directory.
| Conviction | Jail | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| ConvictionFirst | Jail5 to 90 days | Fine$25 to $500, or both |
| ConvictionSecond or later | Jail10 days to 6 months | Fine$50 to $500, or both |
On a second or later conviction, the court may keep the person from driving on the public highways for up to 6 months, and the license is suspended for that time.
Not a smaller version of a DUI. Neither reckless driving nor any other moving violation is a lesser included offense of a charge of driving under the influence.
Sources for this section (1)
- Ala. Code § 32-5A-190 — Reckless Driving
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alabama attorney.