Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)
625 ILCS 5 § 11-503: Reckless driving; aggravated reckless driving
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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