Reckless Driving
625 ILCS 5/11-503 — a Class A misdemeanor, and a felony when it causes great bodily harm
- Driving any vehicle with a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.
- Knowingly using an incline, such as a railroad crossing, bridge approach or hill, to make the vehicle airborne.
Who handles this in Illinois: Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Lawyer Finder; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Illinois directory.
| Result | Class |
|---|---|
| ResultReckless driving | ClassClass A misdemeanor |
| ResultBodily harm to a child or a school crossing guard on duty | ClassClass 4 felony |
| ResultGreat bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to another, aggravated reckless driving | ClassClass 4 felony |
Sources for this section (1)
- 625 ILCS 5/11-503 — Reckless driving; aggravated reckless driving
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Illinois attorney.