Not again!
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Originally Posted by mikes2k,Oct 7 2005, 08:36 AM
Interestingly enough at the accident scene 3 police officers told me she said she WAS sleeping. Debs was also told this separately by more the one officer..... my only conclusion is a 
y one 
She was cited for careless driving NOT reckless driving... I am assuming careless driving is a lessor offense??, and she was "coached" by the police to say she was fatigued NOT sleeping.
y one She was cited for careless driving NOT reckless driving... I am assuming careless driving is a lessor offense??, and she was "coached" by the police to say she was fatigued NOT sleeping.
i'm no law student, lawyer, or anything resembling one who deals w/ laws.
still the word reckless implies some intent or deliberate effort, whereas careless implies neglect of proper action.
whether they carry different levels of judgement or penalty... *shrug* you've got me. both however clearly show improper behavior and fault, which is really what you want for insurance purposes.
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PJK3, you're right. Reckless driving can be an arrestable offense. It's at least a court date. Where careless driving is usually only a ticket. There's a higher burden of proof on reckless driving, since it is classified as a misdemeanor and not just a simple moving violation like careless.
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From: Pt. A to Pt. B via VTEC!!
Originally Posted by PJK3,Oct 7 2005, 03:50 PM
the difference between the 2 may be intent.
i'm no law student, lawyer, or anything resembling one who deals w/ laws.
still the word reckless implies some intent or deliberate effort, whereas careless implies neglect of proper action.
whether they carry different levels of judgement or penalty... *shrug* you've got me. both however clearly show improper behavior and fault, which is really what you want for insurance purposes.
i'm no law student, lawyer, or anything resembling one who deals w/ laws.
still the word reckless implies some intent or deliberate effort, whereas careless implies neglect of proper action.
whether they carry different levels of judgement or penalty... *shrug* you've got me. both however clearly show improper behavior and fault, which is really what you want for insurance purposes.
No in all serious, I hope everything turns out for the better.
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I just looked in KBB trade-in value for our S......drum roll...... $15,625, third party sale of $18,020 and retail of $20,750. And those prices are not including all the mods. My question is ...which price does the adjustor/insurance company use to determine if a car is totaled???