Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)

625 ILCS 5 § 11-503: Reckless driving; aggravated reckless driving

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Reckless driving—driving with willful disregard for safety or intentionally launching a vehicle airborne—is a Class A misdemeanor, but becomes a felony if it causes bodily harm to a child or school crossing guard, or great bodily harm to anyone.

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