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VTL 1212 — Reckless Driving

Misdemeanor · 1,336 cases across 17 counties · 2024–2025

Under VTL § 1212 (Reckless Driving), 31.7% of 1,336 cases statewide were dismissed and 68.3% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 17 New York counties.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Reckless Driving is classified as a Misdemeanor under New York law. Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025, updated monthly. Last updated: March 2026

1,336
Total Cases
31.7%
Dismissal Rate
68.3%
Conviction Rate
17
Counties

See also: All Traffic Offense charges (DCJS data, 2019–2024) for pretrial release, bail, and charge reduction data.

What the Data Shows

Reckless Driving (VTL § 1212) is a Misdemeanor under New York law. Based on 1,336 arraignments across 17 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 31.7% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 68.3% of cases result in conviction, including guilty pleas and trial verdicts
  • Geographic variation: Click any county below for specific fines, sentencing breakdowns, and dismissal reasons

These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual case results. For legal guidance, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Outcomes by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Suffolk 372 10.5% 89.5%
Nassau 159 16.6% 83.4%
Erie 129 21.1% 78.9%
Kings 100 84.8% 15.2%
Bronx 84 73.2% 26.8%
Queens 75 55.4% 44.6%
New York 74 83.3% 16.7%
Westchester 68 30.3% 69.7%
Niagara 56 15.1% 84.9%
Onondaga 55 31.2% 68.8%
Albany 34 0.0% 100.0%
Orange 25 15.8% 84.2%
Broome 22 43.8% 56.2%
Monroe 22 14.3% 85.7%
Cattaraugus 21 5.6% 94.4%
Saratoga 20 15.0% 85.0%
Schenectady 20 5.9% 94.1%

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

VTL 1212 is the New York statute for Reckless Driving, classified as a Misdemeanor. Based on 1,336 arraignments in 2024–2025, 31.7% of cases are dismissed and 68.3% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Reckless Driving vary across 17 New York counties. Click any county in the table above for detailed statistics including sentencing, fines, and demographic breakdowns.
This data comes from the New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act data, covering criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025. The data is updated monthly, generally on the 6th of each month. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 1,336 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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