Negligent Driving

Negligent 1

A negligent driving 1 charge means that you are being charged with operating a motor vehicle in a manner that is both negligent and endangers or is likely to endanger any person or property, and that you also exhibited the effects of having consumed liquor or an illegal drug. This carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Negligent 2

A negligent 2 charge is a traffic infraction. Though there is no jail time associated with a negligent 2 charge, you still may face a large fine and increased insurance rates.