Reckless driving in Western Australia

Lisa Riley, Lawyer in our Crime and Traffic team has highlighted the consequences of reckless driving.

What is Reckless Driving?

Reckless driving is defined in section 60 of the Road Traffic Act 1974 (WA) as driving "in a manner which is inherently dangerous, or that is having regard to the circumstances of the case, dangerous to the public or any person"

Examples of behaviours which may be classified as reckless could be, but are not limited to, the following:

• Driving at an excessive speed (at/over 155km/h or 45km over the speed limit);
• Using a motor-vehicle to perform stunts which are dangerous to the public and other road users;
• Driving on the wrong side of the road;