Here you go. Washington state says:
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?...tion=46.61.500
So, yes, if the cop says you were driving recklessly, you say "not-guilty" and he shows up in court to testify, you will most likely lose (and lose your license and have to pay $$$$). Get a lawyer if you think you have a case. If not, plead no contest and the judge will probably let you off (if you aren't a jackass who has shown up at court 5 times this year) with a conviction of a lesser offense, along with a small fine, a few points, and no license suspension.