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Reckless Driving

N.D.C.C. § 39-08-03 — a class B misdemeanor, and a class A misdemeanor when it injures someone

Reckless driving is driving recklessly in disregard of the rights or safety of others, or without due caution at a speed or in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger a person or another's property.

  • N.D.C.C. § 39-08-03
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OffenseGradeMaximum
OffenseReckless drivingGradeClass B misdemeanorMaximum30 days and $1,500
OffenseAggravated reckless driving, causing injury to anotherGradeClass A misdemeanorMaximum360 days and $3,000
Sources for this section (2)
  1. N.D.C.C. § 39-08-03 — Reckless driving - Aggravated reckless driving - Penalty
  2. N.D.C.C. § 12.1-32-01 — Classification of offenses - Penalties

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