Reckless Driving Defense in Colorado

A reckless driving charge is far more than a speeding ticket — it can threaten your license, your job, and your freedom.

If you’ve been cited for reckless driving in Colorado, you’re being accused of driving with a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others. That’s a serious misdemeanor that can carry jail time, steep fines, and long-term insurance consequences.

Understanding the Charge

Under C.R.S. § 42-4-1401, reckless driving means more than a simple mistake behind the wheel. It’s a claim that you intentionally disregarded safety.

Law enforcement and prosecutors often point to dramatic driving behavior as “proof” of recklessness — things like:

• Riding your CBR1000RR-R Fireblade with the front wheel in the air for over a mile, only to spot a CSP Trooper who isn’t nearly as impressed.
• Pushing your BMW M3 past 100 mph on I-25.
• Trying out the latest drift technique you saw in the newest Fast & Furious release.
• Crashing out in spectacular fashion while showing off horsepower that got away from you.
• Testing your new Stage 2 tune with some figure-eights in the Walmart parking lot.
• Passing a line of cars in the median because everyone else seemed “too slow.”

Those examples make headlines — but in court, the question is whether the evidence really proves intentional disregard for safety, or just a moment of poor judgment. That’s where experienced defense work can change the outcome.

👉 If your reckless driving charge is connected to alcohol or drug use, you may also be facing a DUI or DWAI.

Penalties for Reckless Driving

A first reckless driving conviction is a Class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense, punishable by:

• Up to 90 days in jail and fines up to $300
• 8 driver-license points (often enough to trigger suspension)
• Major insurance rate increases

A second or later offense can mean up to 6 months in jail and fines up to $1,000.

If your case involved an accident, injury, or prior driving history, the consequences can be even steeper.

👉 Reckless driving is one of several serious traffic offenses that can trigger a license suspension under Colorado DMV rules.

Why Local Experience Matters

Reckless driving cases move quickly, and each court handles them differently. The outcome often depends on the officer’s report, the prosecutor’s policy, and how the evidence is presented.

I’ve defended hundreds of traffic and DUI cases across Denver, Jefferson, Arapahoe, Adams, and Weld Counties.

I personally handle every case — no hand-offs, no “mill” treatment — and I build each defense around the facts, the evidence, and the courtroom culture where your case will be heard.

Take Action Now

If you’ve been cited for reckless driving in Colorado, don’t wait to get legal help. The earlier we review your police report, video evidence, and DMV record, the better your options become.

📞 Call Monte Robbins at 303-355-5148 for a free, confidential consultation.