REDUCED | RECKLESS DRIVING/RACING REDUCED to “speeding” ticket – State v. Mr. L. (DMC No. 10741) (Scottsdale City Court TR-2012013187): Mr. L was seen southbound on 82nd Street leaving a Circle K parking lot. He was accused of “peeling out”, and fishtailing as he accelerated rapidly out of the store. The officer cited him with “reckless driving”, exhibition of speed/racing, and improper left turn. They presented ariel photographs of the area (through Google Earth) and also explained that nobody was actually put in harm’s way. In addition, Mr. L. drove a powerful car that would often squeal its tires at a light touch on the gas pedal. The prosecutor agreed to dismiss the “reckless driving” and “racing” tickets in exchange for a simple “speeding ticket” and small fine.
