You may be convicted of reckless driving in California if you were driving with a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. In California, reckless driving is a misdemeanor criminal charge, which carries a potential jail sentence of up to 90 days, as well as fines ranging from $0 - $1,000. A misdemeanor reckless driving conviction in California also will add two points to your driving record, which undoubtedly will result in increased auto insurance rates. While California law does not define specific acts that constitute reckless driving, factors such as speed, road conditions, traffic conditions, and other circumstances affecting your driving all can impact whether you are convicted of reckless driving. California law also provides penalties for reckless driving involving alcohol, which is commonly referred to as "wet reckless". In most cases, a conviction for "wet reckless" driving results from a plea bargain in an original DUI charge.