Reckless Driving
Wis. Stat. 346.62 — endangering people or property by negligent driving
Wisconsin's reckless driving section rests on negligence: no one may endanger the safety of any person or property by the negligent operation of a vehicle, or cause bodily harm or great bodily harm to another that way.
| Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| ViolationEndangering safety, first | PenaltyForfeiture of $50 to $400 |
| ViolationEndangering safety, second or later | PenaltyFine of $100 to $1,000, up to one year in the county jail, or both |
| ViolationCausing bodily harm | PenaltyFine of $600 to $4,000, and up to 2 years in the county jail |
| ViolationCausing great bodily harm | PenaltyClass H felony |
Sources for this section (2)
- Wis. Stat. 346.62 — Reckless driving
- Wis. Stat. 346.65 — Penalty for violating sections 346.62 to 346.64
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wisconsin attorney.