The penalty for reckless driving in Rhode Island depends on whether it is a first or repeat offense. A first offense is a misdemeanor that can carry a fine, a period of jail exposure, and a license suspension, along with the lasting weight of a criminal conviction on your record. A second or subsequent offense is treated far more seriously and can be charged as a felony, with substantially higher fines, longer possible incarceration, and a longer license loss. If the reckless driving caused injury to another person or worse, the exposure climbs sharply and separate, more serious charges may apply. Because the range is this wide, the specific facts, your prior record, and whether anyone was hurt all shape what you are actually facing.
