30 over is a mandatory court date. It's still an infraction (meaning you don't go to jail for it alone). 50 over (which was really designed for the crotch rocket motorcycles that race on the highway) is still just a ticket. The fine can be very outrageous as well as the suspension of the license.
There is no set "reckless" speed. The person can in theory be cited for 165 mph in a 55 zone on the highway without technically being "reckless" (just a mandatory 30 or above court date). The reckless takes into account things such as the speed, traffic conditions, weather, number of cars around you in danger by your actions, etc. That is an opinion issue that the officer has to convey in court as to why it appeared to be a willful and wanton disregard for the life safety and property of the others around the violator. In some cases like blasting up the Suncoast Parkway at 30 or 40 over if the area is close to exit/on ramps or traffic is heavy then reckless MAY apply (as one lone example). It is all a variable thing. I know that the reckless charge is not commonly used in poor context. The officers usually see something that specifically needs attention before someone gets hurt.
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