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by the definition of the word, he was driving recklessly. By the definition of the law, he was not. This type of situation is why some states have a "XX mph over the speed limit qualifies as reckless driving" laws.

You also have to consider the following. Was he on a closed access highway? If so, every arguement about "pulling out of a driveway" or other slow moving or stopped vehicles aren't valid.

Even so, the law is what it is. I think our traffic laws are rediculous at times.

Also mohrds, 140 feet to stop from 60 is kind of high. I think 125 ft is a better Average, where as a "GOOD" bike would be about 115 ft. which, barring any brake fading, would lead to approximately 650ft to stop (not including reaction times). Even so, its a long ways.

Figure a common tractor trailer stops from 60-0 in a minimum of 200 ft (best situation possible, law says 355 without trailor brakes) from 80mph which is about what I see most cruise at, a 400ft stopping distance without reaction time would be had. And an 18-wheeler is going to cause WAY more damage at 80K lbs than a bike is at 500lbs.