Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA

Reckless Driving
(continued)
Mandatory Minimum Fine: None
Administrative Licensing Actions:
Type of Licensing Action
(Susp/Rev): Suspension 4 §9-30-4-9(a)(4)
Length of Term of License
Withdrawal Action: Not more than 1 year. If the offense resulted in property
damage, an offender's license is subject to suspension from 30
days to 1 year. §§9-21-8-52(b) and 9-30-4-9(g)
Mandatory Term of License
Withdrawal Action: Limited. A restricted license for employment purposes may
be issued. §9-24-15-2. However, there appears to
be a 30-day mandatory suspension if the offense
resulted in property damage. §9-21-8-52(b) and 140 IAC §1-
4.5-10(d)
Other: N/A
Criminal Recklessness 155 : Class A misdemeanor. §35-42-2-2(b)
Sanction:
Criminal:
Imprisonment (Term): Not more than 1 year. §35-50-3-2
Mandatory Minimum Term
of Imprisonment: None
Fine ($ Range): Not more than $5,000. §35-50-3-2
Mandatory Minimum Fine: None
Administrative Licensing Actions:
Type of Licensing Action
(Susp/Rev): Suspension §9-30-13-1
Length of Term of License
Withdrawal Action: 60 days to 2 years. §9-30-13 — 1
Mandatory Term of License
Withdrawal Action: A 60-day suspension appears to be mandatory. §9-30-13 — 1
and 140 IAC §1-4.5-10(d)
Other: N/A
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operators 156 :
155
A person commits "criminal recklessness" if he/she operates a motor vehicle in such a manner as to create a substantial
risk of bodily injury. §35-42-2-2(b)
156 A person who has obtained a commercial driver's license (CDL) and is qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
A commercial motor vehicle is defined as a vehicle designed to carry either passengers or property and either has a gross
vehicle weight of ≥26,001 lbs., is designed to transport 16 or more persons, or is transporting hazardous materials which
requires that the vehicle be placarded in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. §9-13-2-31
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