O.C.G.A. 40-6-390 - Reckless Driving

   
 
  (a) Any person who drives any vehicle in reckless disregard for the
  safety of persons or property commits the offense of reckless
  driving.
   
  (b) Every person convicted of reckless driving shall be guilty of a
  misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a
  fine not to exceed $1,000.00 or imprisonment not to exceed 12
  months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, provided that no
  provision of this Code section shall be construed so as to deprive
  the court imposing the sentence of the power given by law to stay or
  suspend the execution of such sentence or to place the defendant on
  probation.