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Video says the driver of the GT-R will be cited.....is that all? Isn’t running a red light and going that fast (100 MPH?) enough to send unto jail?
Yes, that was a big WTF! moment for me.
Around here he would have been arrested for felony reckless driving.
It could possibly be charged as a misdemeanor, but I think it would make the cut as a felony.
In S.F. that could be as lightweight an 'accident' as in FL.
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jdc wrote:
The worse part of that video is all the lookie loos -- wish I was a cop there so I could start threatening everyone with loitering tickets.
Yeah, cuz I'd be snapping hella pictures.
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My rant was about the EPIC MUSTANG FAILS COMPILATION video.
The white car that took out the Tesla had plenty of traction.
Obviously not a threat to himself or others,
Catch and Release.
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In many states 30mph over the speed limit is a very serious offense and comes with lots of points.
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Washington, 20+ over is instant reckless driving. Lots of tickets get written as 18 over as a signal to a judge that the offender already got a break from the officer. I got an 18 over for 90+ in a 60. Road was empty and the state trooper was impressed a Buick could go over Snoqualmie Pass at triple digits. I told the trooper everything was new and I considered it safe to about 150. He said do it on someone elses road. I agreed and left with my ticket.
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For Florida:
Reckless driving is defined as "any person who drives any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property" (Florida Statute 316.192). As reckless driving is categorized as a misdemeanor in Florida, it has the potential to carry jail time. According to state statute 545.401, the punishment may include:
A $500 fine
Up to 90 days in jail
Both jail time and the fine combined
If you are convicted of a second offense, each of those possible punishments doubles; in that case, you could pay $1000 and spend up to 6 months behind bars.
If property damage is involved in the reckless driving incident, or you cause serious bodily harm to a passenger or another driver, you are facing a third degree offense. Third degree offenses are punishable by a fine of $5000 and up to 5 whole years in jail.
Reckless vs. Careless Driving
In Florida, there is a violation known as "careless driving," which slightly differs from the more serious charge of reckless driving. Careless driving is speeding, weaving through traffic, following too closely - but without "wanton disregard" for the safety of everyone around. These behaviors may be dangerous, but they are mostly unintentional slip-ups that drivers commit, such as not paying attention to the road, or misjudging your following distance. A careless driving citation will usually carry the option for dismissal with completion of a DHSMV-approved Florida traffic school course.
The penalties for careless driving vary based upon the severity of the infraction, and whether or not the police officer has substantial evidence for conviction in court.
Based upon the above, he should be charged with a third degree offense.
