In most states, no. There may be certain states that will allow it, but most states have it written into the law that a DWI can not be plead down to a lesser charge.
The ticket only says careless driving, so that is all you will get charged with. If you are charged with reckless driving, you can present the ticket as proof you were not given anything about it.
careless driving is basically just you swerving all over the road, speeding is going too fast
The law takes a dim view of drowsy driving. If you are caught driving while drowsy or you fall asleep at the wheel, you can be charged with careless or dangerous driving. If you are involved in a fatal accident, you can be charged with dangerous driving. This can result in a prison sentence of up to fourteen years.
You get 2 points for careless driving.
careless driving will put my insuarance rate up
you will get 3 points and no your license can not be taken just for that It depends on which state you live in. In some US states, careless driving is an automatic license suspension, plus a fine and maybe, jail time. Depends on the situation and the Judge's attitude towards bad drivers. PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS GETTING THE "CARELESS" AND THE "RECKLESS" DRIVING CONFUSED.IF IT'S "CARELESS DRIVING" NO POINTS SHOULD BE ADDED. SOMETIMES A COP WILL ISSUE IT THAT WAY SO THE STATE GETS SOME MONEY BUT HE'S HELPING YOU OUT. IT'S USUALLY JUST A FINE YOU HAVE TO PAY. I HAVE 2 CARELESS DRIVING TICKETS MYSELF AND THE ONE COP EXPLAINED IT TO ME THAT HE HAS THE RIGHT TO LESSEN A CHARGE TO CARELESS DRIVING TO HELP YOU IF HE WANTS TO. HE COULD HAVE CHARGED ME "FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY ON ONE OF MINE AND 4 POINTS BUT TOOK IT EASY ON ME AND JUST CHARGED THE CARELESS DRIVING $130 AND NO POINTS. MY BROTHER IS A HIGHWAY PATROLMAN SO I KNOW THIS WAS TRUE BECAUSE I HAD ALREADY CALLED HIM TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN BEFORE THE COP GOT THERE. NOW A "RECKLESS DRIVING" CHARGE IS MUCH WORSE AND I'M NOT SURE OF THE POINTS VIOLATION IN YOUR STATE BUT IT CAN'T BE GOOD BECAUSE IT'S A MAJOR TICKET WHERE AS THE CARELESS IN A MINOR INFRACTION..
The punishment for code 37140-Careless driving in Pennsylvania that results in unintentional death carries a fine of $500. If the careless driving results in serious bodily injury, the fine is $250.
mine was $154. $20 for careless driving itself. $134 for the court costs. it may change though
Careless driving
Careless driving, inconsiderate driving and driving without due care and attention carries up to £5,000 fine, 3-9 penalty points and a discretionary ban.Causing death by careless driving can carry up to 5 years in prison, and a driving ban for a minimum of one yearCausing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs carries 1 to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine and a driving ban for a minimum of two years
In Arkansas, if you have no previous tickets on your record and get a careless and prohibited driving citation, is it possible to get it reduced to probation?
Could be careless or reckless driving depending on the particular circumstances.