What typically happens in Virginia on a Reckless Driving ticket?

One of the most asked questions we get at the office is, what am I going to get for my reckless driving ticket?  We handle cases from Emporia and Sussex to Hanover and Henrico.  There is no “typical” outcome when it comes to reckless driving.   First, there are a number of statutes that deal with reckless driving, from very specific situations to general reckless driving .  The most common reckless driving tickets we receive calls about are listed at the bottom of this post.  Second, each jurisdiction handles reckless driving tickets.  A judge in Chesterfield may not do the same as one in Goochland or Hanover.  Sometimes we get asked what the “typical” outcome in a specific jurisdiction is.  That is a slippery slope, as any regular practicing attorney will tell you, as it is not uncommon to walk in to court in front of a substitute judge.  Third, a lot of the outcome depends on the specifics of each clients case.  The specifics that are typically relevant in defending a reckless driving ticket are the drivers previous record, demeanor with the officer, how heavy traffic was, the reason for the ticket, and the reason for driving.  Last, and what we believe is a very important factor is the attorney you choose to use regarding your reckless driving ticket.  The attorney you choose needs to use knowledge of the law, the jurisdiction, and the specifics of your case to put together an argument to get  you the best result possible.  If you have been charged with a reckless driving charge in Virginia call the lawyers of Jurach, Tacey & Quitiquit at 804-531-5524.

Common Reckless Driving Statutes:

• § 46.2-852 Reckless Driving Generally
• § 46.2-853 Driving vehicle which is not under control; faulty brakes.
• § 46.2-854 Passing on or at the crest of a grade or on a curve.
• § 46.2-855 Driving with driver’s view obstructed or control impaired.
• § 46.2-856 Passing two vehicles abreast.
• § 46.2-857 Driving two abreast in a single lane.
• § 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 highway and traffic conditions.
• § 46.2-862 Exceeding speed limit.
• § 46.2-863 Failure to yield right-of-way.
• § 46.2-864 Reckless driving on parking lots, etc.
• § 46.2-865 Racing; penalty.
• § 46.2-865.1 Injuring another or causing the death of another while engaging in a race; penalties.
• § 46.2-866 Racing; aiders or abettors.
• § 46.2-867 Racing; seizure of motor vehicle.
• § 46.2-868 Reckless driving; penalties.

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