Careless Driving Lawyer in Castle Rock and Lone Tree
C.R.S. 42-4-1402
In Castle Rock and Lone Tree, Careless Driving, C.R.S. 42-4-1402, charges occur when someone drives in a careless and imprudent manner, without regard for the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic and use of the streets, highways and all other attendant circumstances. Men and women are often ticketed for Careless Driving in Castle Rock for following other cars too closely, accidentally rear-ending vehicles, cutting other drivers off, or speeding. A Careless Driving traffic violation can result in possible Douglas County Jail time and 4 added points to your Colorado driver’s license.
Careless Driving – C.R.S. 42-4-1404:
(1) A person who drives a motor vehicle, bicycle, electrical assisted bicycle, or low-power scooter in a careless and imprudent manner, without due regard for the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic, and use of the streets and highways and all other attendant circumstances, is guilty of careless driving. A person convicted of careless driving of a bicycle or electrical assisted bicycle shall not be subject to the provisions of section 42-2-127.(2) (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection (2), any person who violates any provision of this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense.(b) If the person’s actions are the proximate cause of bodily injury to another, such person commits a class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense.(c) If the person’s actions are the proximate cause of death to another, such person commits a class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense.
Penalty for Careless Driving in Douglas County
In Douglas County and throughout Colorado, Careless Driving is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense. Besides having points taken from your license, the minimum penalty is 10 days in jail and/or a $150 fine, with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or a $300 fine. If your actions are the cause of injury or death to another, Careless Driving is charged as a class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense. The penalties for a class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense in Colorado range from 10 days to 12 months in jail and/or a fine between $300 and $1,000.
Careless Driving of a Bicycle or Electrical Assisted Bicycle in Parker, CO
“A person convicted of careless driving of a bicycle or electrical assisted bicycle shall not be subject to the provisions of section 42-2-127” (C.R.S. 42-4-1404). Section 42-2-127 outlines the amount of points that can be deducted from one’s drivers license depending on the traffic offense committed. With a ticket for driving a bicycle in a careless manner, you do not have to worry about any points being taken off of your license, or your license being suspended or denied.
What is the difference between Careless Driving and Reckless Driving in Castle Rock?
While Careless Driving is defined as driving in a careless and imprudent (not showing care for the consequences; rash) manner, without due regard for the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic, and use of the streets and highways and all other attendant circumstances, Reckless Driving is defined as driving with a wanton or a willful disregard for the safety of persons or property. Reckless Driving is also a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense, with a repeat offense adding additional fines and/or jail time.
Charged with Careless Driving in Douglas County?
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If you are facing charges for Careless Driving in Douglas County, or any other traffic offense, contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers at Sawyer Legal Group at 303-265-1950. Together, we can protect your future.