Careless & Reckless Driving Lawyer in Michigan
Careless or reckless driving is one of the most serious moving violations — in many states it is a misdemeanor with jail exposure. An attorney can often negotiate it down to a simple infraction that protects your record.
- 98%
- Win rate
- 5,000+
- Drivers helped
- $7M+
- Saved for drivers
- $1,422
- Avg. insurance savings
Ticket Takedown has a 98% win rate across more than 5,000 traffic ticket cases, saving drivers over $7M in fines and insurance increases.
How it works
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An attorney takes over
A licensed attorney files with the court and negotiates on your behalf.
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We keep you posted at every step — most cases end with a reduced or dismissed charge.
What a careless & reckless driving costs in Michigan
| Typical fine | $100–$500 plus court costs (misdemeanor) |
|---|---|
| License points | 6 points (reckless) or 3 points (careless driving) |
| Insurance impact | Reckless driving is among the worst entries on a Michigan record — insurers commonly surcharge 25% or more, or decline renewal. |
| License risk | Misdemeanor with up to 93 days jail and a mandatory 90-day hard license suspension on conviction. |
Frequently asked questions
Yes — willful or wanton disregard for safety is a criminal misdemeanor carrying up to 93 days in jail, 6 points, and a mandatory 90-day license suspension. It should never be handled like a routine ticket.
Careless driving is a 3-point civil infraction — no crime, no jail, no mandatory suspension. Getting a reckless charge amended down to careless is one of the most common and valuable outcomes an attorney can negotiate.
A conviction brings an automatic 90-day suspension on top of the 6 points. Avoiding the conviction — through reduction or dismissal — is the only reliable way to avoid that suspension.
Especially then. Accident-based reckless charges often rest on inference rather than observation, and a Michigan attorney in our network can challenge whether the evidence actually shows willful disregard rather than a simple mistake.
Because it's a criminal charge, pricing depends on the county and the facts, but you'll get a clear quote upfront after a quick case review — and the stakes (jail exposure, 90-day suspension, insurance) usually dwarf the fee.
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