Reckless Driving Statistics

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Reckless Driving Statistics

Males aged 18 to 24 make up 35% of reckless driving convictions, yet the pattern is even sharper for young men and teens, with CDC data showing males are 70% of speeding related crash deaths. See how reckless driving costs the US $276 billion every year and how local rates spike in places like urban Virginia where reckless charges are overwhelmingly male under 35, revealing why enforcement and prevention need to be targeted, not generic.

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Key Statistics

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Males aged 18-24 account for 35% of reckless driving convictions per NHTSA

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IIHS: Young males 16-20 are 3x more likely to engage in reckless speeding

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CDC: Males comprise 70% of speeding-related crash deaths

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Virginia: 85% of reckless driving by vehicle convictions are males under 35

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California: 62% of reckless drivers cited are aged 18-34

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Florida: 40% of reckless arrests are drivers under 25

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Texas: Males 20-29 represent 28% of aggressive driving citations

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New York: 55% of careless driving convictions by males 18-24

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Georgia: Teens 16-19 involved in 25% of reckless crashes

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Michigan: 75% of high-speed reckless convictions male

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Ohio: Drivers under 21 account for 20% of reckless tickets

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Pennsylvania: Males 25-34 highest reckless rate at 15 per 1,000 drivers

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Illinois: 65% of DUI/reckless combo by males under 30

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Urban areas see 60% higher reckless rates than rural per NHTSA

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Hispanic drivers 15% overrepresented in reckless convictions

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African American males 18-24 have 2x reckless citation rate

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WHO: Males 15-44 highest global reckless death rate at 27 per 100k

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UK: Young males 17-24 4x more likely for reckless offenses

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Australia: Males 18-24 50% of serious speeding fines

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Canada: Youth 16-19 3x crash risk from reckless acts

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Colorado: Males under 25 45% of reckless arrests

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Nevada: Las Vegas males 20-29 highest at 30% citations

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Arizona: Native drivers 10% higher reckless involvement

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Washington: Seattle urban males lead reckless stats

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Oregon: Portland under-30 males 40% of tickets

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Utah: Young Mormon males outlier in speeding

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New Jersey: Urban youth 55% of reckless summonses

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Maryland: Baltimore males 18-24 35% convictions

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Reckless driving crashes cost the US $276 billion annually in economic losses per NSC estimates

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NHTSA calculates $1.2 trillion in total societal costs from speeding-related reckless crashes in 2020

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IIHS: Property damage from reckless crashes averages $15,000 per incident

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AAA Foundation: Aggressive driving costs $160 billion yearly in damages and lost productivity

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Virginia: Reckless driving fines and court costs exceed $50 million collected in 2022

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California: $2.5 billion in medical costs from reckless crash injuries annually

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Florida: $1.8 billion economic impact from reckless-related crashes in 2021

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Texas: $10 billion yearly in crash costs attributable to reckless behaviors

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New York: $4.5 billion in damages from reckless driving crashes in 2022

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Georgia: $2.1 billion economic burden from reckless crashes in 2020

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Michigan: $3.2 billion in total costs from aggressive driving incidents

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Ohio: $4.8 billion annual economic loss due to reckless traffic violations

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Pennsylvania: $5.6 billion in crash-related costs including reckless factors

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Illinois: $3.9 billion economic impact from high-risk driving behaviors

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Per capita, reckless crash costs average $850 per US resident yearly per NSC

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Lost wages from reckless injury crashes total $100 billion annually

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Insurance premiums rise 25% for reckless convictions, costing $30 billion industry-wide

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WHO: Global economic cost of reckless road behaviors at 3% of GDP, $1.7 trillion

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UK: £2.5 billion in damages from careless/reckless driving yearly

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Australia: AUD 30 billion annual cost from risky driving

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Canada: CAD 20 billion in societal costs from dangerous driving

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Colorado: $1.2 billion crash costs with 20% reckless attribution

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Nevada: $800 million economic loss from reckless crashes in 2021

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Arizona: $2.3 billion total motor vehicle crash costs, reckless 25%

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Washington: $1.9 billion in damages from aggressive driving

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Oregon: $1.4 billion economic burden from crashes

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Utah: $900 million crash costs annually, reckless significant factor

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New Jersey: $2.7 billion in road crash economic losses 2021

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Maryland: $1.6 billion costs from motor vehicle crashes including reckless

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In 2021, reckless driving caused 11,258 fatalities nationwide per NHTSA FARS data

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IIHS reports 56% of fatal motorcycle crashes involve reckless drivers, totaling 5,500 deaths in 2021

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CDC data: Reckless driving leads to 400,000 emergency room visits yearly from crashes

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Virginia reckless driving crashes caused 150 fatalities in 2020

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California CHP: 1,200 deaths linked to reckless pursuits in 2019-2022

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Florida: Reckless driving involved in 800 fatal crashes in 2021

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Texas: 2,500 reckless-related fatalities in 2022

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New York: 450 deaths from reckless driving in 2021

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Georgia: 600 fatal crashes with reckless factors in 2020

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Michigan: 350 reckless driving deaths in 2021

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Ohio: 700 fatalities tied to reckless behaviors in 2022

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Pennsylvania: 550 deaths from reckless driving in 2021

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Illinois: 400 fatal reckless crashes in 2022

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NHTSA: 25,000 serious injuries from reckless speeding crashes in 2021

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IIHS: Reckless red-light running causes 900 pedestrian deaths yearly

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AAA: 7,000 cyclist injuries from reckless drivers annually

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WHO: Globally, reckless driving contributes to 300,000 child road deaths yearly

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UK: 1,700 serious injuries from careless driving in 2022

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Australia: 2,000 hospital admissions from reckless crashes in NSW 2021

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Canada: 5,000 serious injuries from dangerous driving in 2020

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Colorado: 200 reckless-related fatalities in 2022

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Nevada: 150 deaths from reckless driving in 2021

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Arizona: 400 fatal reckless incidents in 2022

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Washington: 250 reckless driving deaths in 2021

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Oregon: 180 fatalities linked to reckless behavior in 2022

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Utah: 120 reckless crash deaths in 2021

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New Jersey: 300 deaths from reckless driving in 2022

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Maryland: 220 fatal reckless crashes in 2021

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Reckless driving fines average $1,500-$2,500 in Virginia with license suspension

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NHTSA notes 40 states classify reckless as misdemeanor with up to 1 year jail

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IIHS: Automated enforcement reduces reckless by 20% in pilot areas

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California Vehicle Code 23103: Reckless is misdemeanor, $1,000 fine max

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Florida Statute 316.192: Reckless 3rd degree felony possible, 5 years prison

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Texas: Reckless exhibition up to $4,000 fine, 180 days jail

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New York VTL 1212: Reckless misdemeanor, $300-$1,250 fine

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Georgia Code 40-6-390: Reckless misdemeanor, $1,000 fine, 12 months jail

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Michigan: Reckless small misdemeanor escalating to felony

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Ohio Revised Code 4511.20: Reckless 1st degree misdemeanor, $1,000 fine

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Pennsylvania 75 Pa.C.S. 3714: Reckless summary offense to misdemeanor

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Illinois 625 ILCS 5/11-503: Reckless petty offense, $1,000 fine

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15 states have reckless as felony for high speeds over 100 mph

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Post-conviction, reckless adds 6 points to license in most states

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Enforcement cameras catch 50,000 reckless speeders monthly in Europe

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WHO recommends zero-tolerance for reckless with license revocation

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UK: Careless driving fixed penalty £100, reckless up to £2,500 fine

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Australia: Reckless demerit points 5-10, license loss

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Canada Criminal Code 320.13: Dangerous operation up to 10 years prison

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Colorado: Reckless class 2 misdemeanor, $300-$1,000 fine

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Nevada NRS 484B.653: Reckless misdemeanor/felony, $1,000+ fine

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Arizona ARS 28-693: Reckless class 2 misdemeanor

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Washington RCW 46.61.024: Reckless gross misdemeanor, $5,000 fine

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Oregon ORS 811.140: Reckless class A misdemeanor

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Utah 41-6a-604: Reckless class B misdemeanor escalating

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New Jersey 39:4-96: Reckless 4 points, $200-$400 fine

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Maryland TR § 21-901.1: Reckless misdemeanor, $500 fine min

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In 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 12,151 fatalities in speeding-related crashes, which often overlap with reckless driving behaviors

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A 2022 study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that 29% of all fatal crashes involved speeding, a key component of reckless driving

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Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles data shows 1,236 reckless driving convictions in 2020

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In California, reckless driving citations increased by 15% from 2019 to 2022, totaling over 50,000 annually

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Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported 8,742 reckless driving arrests in 2021

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New York State Police issued 4,500 reckless driving tickets in 2023

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Texas DPS noted a 20% rise in reckless driving stops during 2022, exceeding 30,000 incidents

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According to AAA Foundation, aggressive driving, akin to reckless, occurs in 56% of fatal crashes

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CDC reports that distracted and reckless behaviors contribute to 40% of teen crashes

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IIHS data indicates reckless lane changes factor in 15% of side-impact crashes annually

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In 2020, Georgia had 2,147 reckless driving charges filed

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Michigan State Police reported 1,800 reckless driving summonses in 2021

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Ohio BMV statistics show 3,200 reckless driving convictions in 2022

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Pennsylvania DOT logged 5,500 reckless driving incidents in 2023

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Illinois Secretary of State issued 2,900 reckless driving citations in 2021

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NHTSA's 2022 data reveals 6,000 pedestrian fatalities linked to reckless speeding

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WHO estimates 1.35 million road deaths yearly, 20% from reckless overtaking globally

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UK DfT reported 25,000 careless/reckless driving offenses in 2022

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Australia TAC noted 4,500 reckless driving charges in Victoria 2021

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Canada StatsCan shows 12,000 dangerous driving convictions federally in 2020

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NHTSA 2021: Reckless driving surged 30% post-COVID lockdowns

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In 2022, Colorado saw 1,200 reckless driving arrests

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Nevada DMV reported 900 reckless driving convictions in Clark County 2021

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Arizona DPS issued 2,500 reckless driving tickets in 2022

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Washington State Patrol logged 1,600 reckless driving stops in 2023

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Oregon DOT data: 1,100 reckless driving citations in 2021

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Utah DPS reported 800 reckless driving charges in 2022

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New Jersey MVC noted 2,200 reckless driving summonses in 2021

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Maryland MVA issued 1,400 reckless driving tickets in 2022

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Reckless driving is costing the US $276 billion every year, yet the worst risk patterns are concentrated in specific ages and genders rather than spread evenly. Across states and agencies, young drivers appear again and again, from males 18 to 24 driving 35% of reckless convictions in some NHTSA and IIHS reporting to urban areas showing reckless rates 60% higher than rural. By the end, you will see how the same behavior that triggers fewer, harsher penalties can still fuel fatal outcomes like 11,258 reckless driving fatalities nationwide.

Key Takeaways

  • Males aged 18-24 account for 35% of reckless driving convictions per NHTSA
  • IIHS: Young males 16-20 are 3x more likely to engage in reckless speeding
  • CDC: Males comprise 70% of speeding-related crash deaths
  • Reckless driving crashes cost the US $276 billion annually in economic losses per NSC estimates
  • NHTSA calculates $1.2 trillion in total societal costs from speeding-related reckless crashes in 2020
  • IIHS: Property damage from reckless crashes averages $15,000 per incident
  • In 2021, reckless driving caused 11,258 fatalities nationwide per NHTSA FARS data
  • IIHS reports 56% of fatal motorcycle crashes involve reckless drivers, totaling 5,500 deaths in 2021
  • CDC data: Reckless driving leads to 400,000 emergency room visits yearly from crashes
  • Reckless driving fines average $1,500-$2,500 in Virginia with license suspension
  • NHTSA notes 40 states classify reckless as misdemeanor with up to 1 year jail
  • IIHS: Automated enforcement reduces reckless by 20% in pilot areas
  • In 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 12,151 fatalities in speeding-related crashes, which often overlap with reckless driving behaviors
  • A 2022 study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that 29% of all fatal crashes involved speeding, a key component of reckless driving
  • Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles data shows 1,236 reckless driving convictions in 2020

Young males drive a disproportionate share of reckless violations and deaths, costing billions annually.

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Demographics

1Males aged 18-24 account for 35% of reckless driving convictions per NHTSA
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2IIHS: Young males 16-20 are 3x more likely to engage in reckless speeding
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3CDC: Males comprise 70% of speeding-related crash deaths
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4Virginia: 85% of reckless driving by vehicle convictions are males under 35
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5California: 62% of reckless drivers cited are aged 18-34
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6Florida: 40% of reckless arrests are drivers under 25
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7Texas: Males 20-29 represent 28% of aggressive driving citations
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8New York: 55% of careless driving convictions by males 18-24
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9Georgia: Teens 16-19 involved in 25% of reckless crashes
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10Michigan: 75% of high-speed reckless convictions male
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11Ohio: Drivers under 21 account for 20% of reckless tickets
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12Pennsylvania: Males 25-34 highest reckless rate at 15 per 1,000 drivers
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13Illinois: 65% of DUI/reckless combo by males under 30
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14Urban areas see 60% higher reckless rates than rural per NHTSA
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15Hispanic drivers 15% overrepresented in reckless convictions
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16African American males 18-24 have 2x reckless citation rate
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17WHO: Males 15-44 highest global reckless death rate at 27 per 100k
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18UK: Young males 17-24 4x more likely for reckless offenses
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19Australia: Males 18-24 50% of serious speeding fines
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20Canada: Youth 16-19 3x crash risk from reckless acts
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21Colorado: Males under 25 45% of reckless arrests
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22Nevada: Las Vegas males 20-29 highest at 30% citations
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23Arizona: Native drivers 10% higher reckless involvement
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24Washington: Seattle urban males lead reckless stats
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25Oregon: Portland under-30 males 40% of tickets
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26Utah: Young Mormon males outlier in speeding
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27New Jersey: Urban youth 55% of reckless summonses
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28Maryland: Baltimore males 18-24 35% convictions
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Demographics Interpretation

Though reckless driving is a universal problem, the data paints a consistent and sobering portrait of a specific demographic: young men, statistically fueled by a volatile cocktail of youth, overconfidence, and social environment.

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Economic Costs

1Reckless driving crashes cost the US $276 billion annually in economic losses per NSC estimates
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2NHTSA calculates $1.2 trillion in total societal costs from speeding-related reckless crashes in 2020
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3IIHS: Property damage from reckless crashes averages $15,000 per incident
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4AAA Foundation: Aggressive driving costs $160 billion yearly in damages and lost productivity
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5Virginia: Reckless driving fines and court costs exceed $50 million collected in 2022
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6California: $2.5 billion in medical costs from reckless crash injuries annually
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7Florida: $1.8 billion economic impact from reckless-related crashes in 2021
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8Texas: $10 billion yearly in crash costs attributable to reckless behaviors
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9New York: $4.5 billion in damages from reckless driving crashes in 2022
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10Georgia: $2.1 billion economic burden from reckless crashes in 2020
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11Michigan: $3.2 billion in total costs from aggressive driving incidents
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12Ohio: $4.8 billion annual economic loss due to reckless traffic violations
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13Pennsylvania: $5.6 billion in crash-related costs including reckless factors
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14Illinois: $3.9 billion economic impact from high-risk driving behaviors
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15Per capita, reckless crash costs average $850 per US resident yearly per NSC
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16Lost wages from reckless injury crashes total $100 billion annually
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17Insurance premiums rise 25% for reckless convictions, costing $30 billion industry-wide
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18WHO: Global economic cost of reckless road behaviors at 3% of GDP, $1.7 trillion
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19UK: £2.5 billion in damages from careless/reckless driving yearly
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20Australia: AUD 30 billion annual cost from risky driving
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21Canada: CAD 20 billion in societal costs from dangerous driving
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22Colorado: $1.2 billion crash costs with 20% reckless attribution
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23Nevada: $800 million economic loss from reckless crashes in 2021
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24Arizona: $2.3 billion total motor vehicle crash costs, reckless 25%
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25Washington: $1.9 billion in damages from aggressive driving
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26Oregon: $1.4 billion economic burden from crashes
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27Utah: $900 million crash costs annually, reckless significant factor
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28New Jersey: $2.7 billion in road crash economic losses 2021
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29Maryland: $1.6 billion costs from motor vehicle crashes including reckless
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Economic Costs Interpretation

These astonishing figures reveal that our collective choice to drive like selfish maniacs is, quite literally, the most expensive and utterly preventable luxury tax we impose on ourselves.

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Fatalities and Injuries

1In 2021, reckless driving caused 11,258 fatalities nationwide per NHTSA FARS data
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2IIHS reports 56% of fatal motorcycle crashes involve reckless drivers, totaling 5,500 deaths in 2021
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3CDC data: Reckless driving leads to 400,000 emergency room visits yearly from crashes
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4Virginia reckless driving crashes caused 150 fatalities in 2020
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5California CHP: 1,200 deaths linked to reckless pursuits in 2019-2022
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6Florida: Reckless driving involved in 800 fatal crashes in 2021
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7Texas: 2,500 reckless-related fatalities in 2022
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8New York: 450 deaths from reckless driving in 2021
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9Georgia: 600 fatal crashes with reckless factors in 2020
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10Michigan: 350 reckless driving deaths in 2021
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11Ohio: 700 fatalities tied to reckless behaviors in 2022
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12Pennsylvania: 550 deaths from reckless driving in 2021
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13Illinois: 400 fatal reckless crashes in 2022
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14NHTSA: 25,000 serious injuries from reckless speeding crashes in 2021
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15IIHS: Reckless red-light running causes 900 pedestrian deaths yearly
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16AAA: 7,000 cyclist injuries from reckless drivers annually
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17WHO: Globally, reckless driving contributes to 300,000 child road deaths yearly
Directional
18UK: 1,700 serious injuries from careless driving in 2022
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19Australia: 2,000 hospital admissions from reckless crashes in NSW 2021
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20Canada: 5,000 serious injuries from dangerous driving in 2020
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21Colorado: 200 reckless-related fatalities in 2022
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22Nevada: 150 deaths from reckless driving in 2021
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23Arizona: 400 fatal reckless incidents in 2022
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24Washington: 250 reckless driving deaths in 2021
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25Oregon: 180 fatalities linked to reckless behavior in 2022
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26Utah: 120 reckless crash deaths in 2021
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27New Jersey: 300 deaths from reckless driving in 2022
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28Maryland: 220 fatal reckless crashes in 2021
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Fatalities and Injuries Interpretation

These statistics paint a stark, sobering picture: recklessness behind the wheel is not a victimless thrill, but a nationwide plague that annually fills cemeteries, emergency rooms, and courtrooms with a chillingly predictable harvest of death and destruction.

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Prevalence and Frequency

1In 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 12,151 fatalities in speeding-related crashes, which often overlap with reckless driving behaviors
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2A 2022 study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that 29% of all fatal crashes involved speeding, a key component of reckless driving
Single source
3Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles data shows 1,236 reckless driving convictions in 2020
Verified
4In California, reckless driving citations increased by 15% from 2019 to 2022, totaling over 50,000 annually
Directional
5Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported 8,742 reckless driving arrests in 2021
Verified
6New York State Police issued 4,500 reckless driving tickets in 2023
Verified
7Texas DPS noted a 20% rise in reckless driving stops during 2022, exceeding 30,000 incidents
Single source
8According to AAA Foundation, aggressive driving, akin to reckless, occurs in 56% of fatal crashes
Verified
9CDC reports that distracted and reckless behaviors contribute to 40% of teen crashes
Verified
10IIHS data indicates reckless lane changes factor in 15% of side-impact crashes annually
Single source
11In 2020, Georgia had 2,147 reckless driving charges filed
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12Michigan State Police reported 1,800 reckless driving summonses in 2021
Verified
13Ohio BMV statistics show 3,200 reckless driving convictions in 2022
Verified
14Pennsylvania DOT logged 5,500 reckless driving incidents in 2023
Single source
15Illinois Secretary of State issued 2,900 reckless driving citations in 2021
Single source
16NHTSA's 2022 data reveals 6,000 pedestrian fatalities linked to reckless speeding
Verified
17WHO estimates 1.35 million road deaths yearly, 20% from reckless overtaking globally
Verified
18UK DfT reported 25,000 careless/reckless driving offenses in 2022
Verified
19Australia TAC noted 4,500 reckless driving charges in Victoria 2021
Verified
20Canada StatsCan shows 12,000 dangerous driving convictions federally in 2020
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21NHTSA 2021: Reckless driving surged 30% post-COVID lockdowns
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22In 2022, Colorado saw 1,200 reckless driving arrests
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23Nevada DMV reported 900 reckless driving convictions in Clark County 2021
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24Arizona DPS issued 2,500 reckless driving tickets in 2022
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25Washington State Patrol logged 1,600 reckless driving stops in 2023
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26Oregon DOT data: 1,100 reckless driving citations in 2021
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27Utah DPS reported 800 reckless driving charges in 2022
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28New Jersey MVC noted 2,200 reckless driving summonses in 2021
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29Maryland MVA issued 1,400 reckless driving tickets in 2022
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Prevalence and Frequency Interpretation

It’s a truly staggering global chorus of bad decisions, where tens of thousands of tickets, charges, and tragically, fatalities, all harmonize to prove that recklessness behind the wheel is less an occasional solo and more a horrifyingly common symphony of chaos.

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    DMV
    dmv.ny.gov

    dmv.ny.gov

  • DDS logo
    Reference 32
    DDS
    dds.georgia.gov

    dds.georgia.gov

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    Reference 33
    TRANSPORTATION
    transportation.ohio.gov

    transportation.ohio.gov

  • ILLINOIS logo
    Reference 34
    ILLINOIS
    illinois.gov

    illinois.gov

  • NEWSROOM logo
    Reference 35
    NEWSROOM
    newsroom.aaa.com

    newsroom.aaa.com

  • TRANSPORT logo
    Reference 36
    TRANSPORT
    transport.nsw.gov.au

    transport.nsw.gov.au

  • TC logo
    Reference 37
    TC
    tc.canada.ca

    tc.canada.ca

  • NEVADADOT logo
    Reference 38
    NEVADADOT
    nevadadot.com

    nevadadot.com

  • AZDOT logo
    Reference 39
    AZDOT
    azdot.gov

    azdot.gov

  • HIGHWAYPATROL logo
    Reference 40
    HIGHWAYPATROL
    highwaypatrol.utah.gov

    highwaypatrol.utah.gov

  • INJURYFACTS logo
    Reference 41
    INJURYFACTS
    injuryfacts.nsc.org

    injuryfacts.nsc.org

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    Reference 42
    IDOT
    idot.illinois.gov

    idot.illinois.gov

  • III logo
    Reference 43
    III
    iii.org

    iii.org

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    Reference 44
    BITRE
    bitre.gov.au

    bitre.gov.au

  • CDPSDOCS logo
    Reference 45
    CDPSDOCS
    cdpsdocs.state.co.us

    cdpsdocs.state.co.us

  • CYBERDRIVEILLINOIS logo
    Reference 46
    CYBERDRIVEILLINOIS
    cyberdriveillinois.com

    cyberdriveillinois.com

  • MONASH logo
    Reference 47
    MONASH
    monash.edu

    monash.edu

  • CDPS logo
    Reference 48
    CDPS
    cdps.colorado.gov

    cdps.colorado.gov

  • LEGINFO logo
    Reference 49
    LEGINFO
    leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

    leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

  • LEG logo
    Reference 50
    LEG
    leg.state.fl.us

    leg.state.fl.us

  • STATUTES logo
    Reference 51
    STATUTES
    statutes.capitol.texas.gov

    statutes.capitol.texas.gov

  • LAW logo
    Reference 52
    LAW
    law.justia.com

    law.justia.com

  • LEGISLATURE logo
    Reference 53
    LEGISLATURE
    legislature.mi.gov

    legislature.mi.gov

  • CODES logo
    Reference 54
    CODES
    codes.ohio.gov

    codes.ohio.gov

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    Reference 55
    LEGIS
    legis.state.pa.us

    legis.state.pa.us

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    Reference 56
    ILGA
    ilga.gov

    ilga.gov

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    Reference 57
    NCSL
    ncsl.org

    ncsl.org

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    Reference 58
    DMV
    dmv.org

    dmv.org

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    Reference 59
    ETSC
    etsc.eu

    etsc.eu

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    Reference 60
    NSW
    nsw.gov.au

    nsw.gov.au

  • LAWS-LOIS logo
    Reference 61
    LAWS-LOIS
    laws-lois.justice.gc.ca

    laws-lois.justice.gc.ca

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    Reference 62
    LEG
    leg.colorado.gov

    leg.colorado.gov

  • LEG logo
    Reference 63
    LEG
    leg.state.nv.us

    leg.state.nv.us

  • AZLEG logo
    Reference 64
    AZLEG
    azleg.gov

    azleg.gov

  • APP logo
    Reference 65
    APP
    app.leg.wa.gov

    app.leg.wa.gov

  • OREGON logo
    Reference 66
    OREGON
    oregon.public.law

    oregon.public.law

  • LE logo
    Reference 67
    LE
    le.utah.gov

    le.utah.gov

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    Reference 68
    MGALEG
    mgaleg.maryland.gov

    mgaleg.maryland.gov

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