Under Michigan law, reckless driving is defined as driving in a public area with wanton or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property. Therefore, reckless driving in Michigan necessarily is a crime of intent. In Michigan, a reckless driving charge can result in a misdemeanor conviction that adds 6 points to your driving record, which, in turn, can contribute to the suspension or revocation of your driver's license if you accumulate sufficient points in a certain amount of time. A reckless driving conviction in Michigan carries a potential term of imprisonment of up to 90 days, as well as a fine of up to $100, and a mandatory license revocation period. A lesser offense related to reckless driving under Michigan law is careless driving, which does not involve an element of intent. Rather, a person who is guilty of careless driving is merely careless or negligent in disregarding potential danger to persons or property.