Reckless Driving offenses in Virginia should be taken seriously. Unlike some states, Virginia considers Reckless Driving to be a misdemeanor, meaning it is a criminal offense. If you are convicted of Reckless Driving, you will have a criminal record that cannot be expunged. The maximum punishments from the court are as follows:
-12 months in jail
-$2500 fine
-6 months loss of driving privileges
Additionally, the DMV will assess 6 negative points to your driving record and your insurance premiums will likely increase.
We represent defendants throughout Virginia, but primarily in Henrico, Hopewell, Hanover, Fairfax, Prince William, Chesterfield, New Kent, Caroline, Petersburg, Sussex and Prince George.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, it is common for the judge to waive the need for an out-of-state driver’s appearance in court. This can be a good option if you are charged because you may be able to get a good outcome without having to make a lengthy trip back to the charging jurisdiction.
Most of the reckless driving tickets in Virginia are written under Code of VA §46.2-862. This code section states that a person can be found guilty of reckless driving for driving 20 mph over the speed limit or driving over 80 mph. If you are charged under 46.2-852 or 46.2-853 it generally means that an accident was involved.
Other Reckless Driving Charges Include:
46.2-854 Passing on a grade or on a curve
46.2-855 Driving with view obstructed
46.2-856 Passing two vehicles abreast
46.2-858 Passing at a railroad grade crossing
46.2-859 Passing a stopped school bus
46.2-860 Failing to give proper signals
46.2-861 Driving too fast for conditions
46.2-863 Failure to yield
46.2-864 Recklessness on parking lots
46.2-865 Racing
46.2-865 Racing; aiders or abettors
46.2-867 Racing, seizure of motor vehicle
46.2-868.1 Aggressive driving
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