Reckless driving is more than just speeding or weaving all over the road. The reckless driving statute in most states says that reckless driving must include a wanton disregard for the safety of others. While the reckless driving laws are vague, police will usually look for three minor traffic violations that add up to reckless driving. These can be: Speeding; Weaving; Fleeing to elude police; Running stop signs or traffic lights. Reckless driving can be a misdemeanor or a felony. Misdemeanor reckless driving may be punishable by just a fine. But most of the time reckless driving is just one of many charges filed against a driving. Police will often include all of the traffic offenses. And many times the driver is reckless because he or she is intoxicated or high, which leads to DUI charges. Felony reckless driving charges usually involve a serious accident where someone was hurt. A conviction could lead to prison time, depending on the person’s criminal record and if other charges are filed.