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"almost" all traffic violations in NY must be committed in the officers presence. Seeing as Reckless driving is a misdemeanor, it can be written based on statements of witness's.

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So that would mean the witness would need to be present in court to testify in order to be convicted? It is highly doubtful that witnesses would show up since no other cars were involved. A good lawyer should be able to get both of these tickets dropped. You'll pay 3 times the cost of the lawyer in increased insurance costs over time if convicted of reckless driving. Good luck.