Reckless Driving and Points on Your Driving Record

If you are convicted of reckless driving, driving on the wrong side of the road, or following too closely (tailgating), how many points will be added to your driving record?

For reckless driving, driving on the wrong side of the road, or tailgating, 4 points will be added to a driver's record. Points added may vary by state and can lead to consequences like higher insurance rates or license suspension.

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If you are convicted of reckless driving, driving on the wrong side of the road, or following too closely (tailgating), 4 points will be added to your driving record. Each state has a system in place for penalizing traffic violations, and the points can vary from state to state. For instance, in some states, a reckless driving conviction might add a specific number of points to your record, which can lead to higher insurance rates, fines, or even a suspended license if you accumulate too many points. Tailgating is also taken seriously and is considered as aggressive driving behavior, adding points to your record as well.

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