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Reporting Reckless Driving

“How is my driving?” This phrase is emblazoned on the rear ends of most commercial vehicles accompanied by a telephone number for reporting dutiful as well as dangerous driving. However, what if the behavior of the driver is putting people in harm’s way? There is a more immediate and effective response than calling a toll free 1-800 number.

Who to call

The Texas Department of Transportation Highway Patrol encourages drivers to call the appropriate authorities when they witness reckless or dangerous driving. This typically means calling the local police department by dialing 311 on your mobile phone. If a trucker’s reckless driving is so extreme that is poses an immediate threat to their own or other drivers’ lives, it may be necessary to call 911.

Responsibility and rights

All drivers share in the responsibility to keep the roadways safe. This means both avoiding dangerous behavior and reporting reckless driving when you see it. There are several websites that compile databases of reckless driving incidents. It is also important to report dangerous driving to the trucking company so that can take the proper disciplinary steps to get that truck driver off the road.

If you or someone you know has suffered injury or death due to an 18-wheeler accident involving reckless driving, you have the right to seek damages for any losses you incurred.

Turn to a Texas Truck Accident Lawyer

Contact the Texas truck accident lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 866.950.9000 for a free initial consultation. We are experienced and prepared to protect your rights.