Reckless driving is a serious crime. It is defined as driving with "willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property." Conviction for this crime will also result in up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine. Also, your license will suspended for at least 30 days.
RCW 46.61.500
Racing as evidence of Reckless Driving
Racing another vehicle defined as any person who willfully compares or contests relative speeds of one or more vehicles, even if the vehicles don’t exceed the speed limit, can be charged as Reckless Driving.
RCW 46.61.530
Excessive speed evidence of Reckless Driving
Even though it is not prescribed by statute, we have often seen drivers charged with criminal Reckless Driving for exceeding the speed limit by 30 m.p.h. or more.
