Reckless Driving in Virginia is a Class 1 misdemeanor, a crime punishable by up to 12 months in jail, up to a $2,500 fine, and a possible loss of your driving privileges for up to six months. Because it is a misdemeanor a Reckless Driving conviction can remain on your permanent criminal record for the remainder of your life.
Reckless Driving in Virginia is a 6 demerit point violation. The list below encompasses the reasons you may have been ticketed for reckless driving. The number in parenthesis is how long the points would stay on a Virginia licensed driver.
Reckless driving – speeding in excess of 80 mph (11 years)
Reckless driving – speeding 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit (11 years)
Reckless driving – racing (11 years)
Reckless driving – passing or overtaking an emergency vehicle (11 years)
Reckless driving – passing a school bus (11 years)
Reckless driving – passing on the crest of a hill (11 years)
Reckless driving – passing at a railroad crossing (11 years)
Reckless driving – passing two vehicles abreast (11 years)
Reckless driving – driving two vehicles abreast (11 years)
Reckless driving – driving too fast for conditions (11 years)
Reckless driving – failing to give a proper signal (11 years)
Reckless driving – faulty brakes/improper control (11 years)
Reckless driving – on parking lots, etc. (11 years)
Reckless driving – with an obstructed view (11 years)
Reckless driving – generally (11 years)
Speeding 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit (5 years)
Contact an experienced lawyer at Jurach & Quitiquit if you have been charged with reckless driving in Virginia.
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