Sue Roth's definitions

Pede

A reckless person, such as a driver, pilot, or manager, who ignores potential risks.

Characterized by the creation of a substantial and unjustifiable risk to the lives, safety, or rights of others and by a conscious and sometimes wanton and willful disregard for or indifference to that risk that is a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would exercise in like circumstances < Pede state of mind may be inferred from conduct>

by Sue Roth July 17, 2006