Reckless Driving
K.S.A. 8-1566 — willful or wanton disregard for safety, and five to 90 days or a fine of $25 to $500 the first time
Reckless driving is driving any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. It is a misdemeanor.
Who handles this in Kansas: Johnson County Bar Association, Find a Lawyer; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Kansas directory.
A first conviction brings five to 90 days in jail, a fine of $25 to $500, or both, with more for a second or later conviction.
Sources for this section (1)
- K.S.A. 8-1566 — Reckless driving, penalties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Kansas attorney.