At Driving Defense Law, we are ready and prepared to defend your rights and zealously advocate on your behalf.
Our experienced attorneys know how to navigate the local courts in Virginia. Our traffic attorneys will evaluate your options and create a game plan to dismiss or minimize your offense.
Reckless Driving
Reckless driving is a serious offense in Virginia as it is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia Code 46.2-868.
If you find yourself holding a ticket for reckless driving, contact Driving Defense Law as you could be facing a criminal record.
Punishment for Reckless Driving in Virginia
For conviction of a class 1 misdemeanor – confinement in jail for up to a year and a fine of up to $2,500. (either or both)
A conviction of reckless driving carries with it 6 demerit points and up to 11 years of staying on your record. See the following:
- Speeding in excess of 85 mph (11 years)
- Speeding 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit (up to 11 years)
- Racing (11 years)
- Passing or overtaking an emergency vehicle (11 years)
- Passing a school bus (11 years)
- Passing on the crest of a hill (11 years)
- Passing at a railroad crossing (11 years)
- Passing two vehicles abreast (11 years)
- Driving too fast for conditions (11 years)
- Failing to give a proper signal (11 years)
- Faulty brakes/improper control (11 years)
- Reckless driving in parking lots (11 years)
- Reckless driving with an obstructed view (11 years)
There are different categories of reckless driving as detailed by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Including:
- Speeding more than 85 mph
- Speeding 20 mph or more over the limit
- Driving too fast for conditions
- Racing
- Passing or overtaking an ambulance or fire truck
- Passing a stopped school bus
- Passing on the crest of a hill
- Passing at a railroad crossing
- Passing two vehicles abreast
- Driving two vehicles abreast
- Failure to signal
- Driving with faulty brakes or improper control
- Reckless driving on parking lots
- Reckless driving with an obstructed view
Speeding
Speeding tickets are no fun. If you find yourself holding a speeding ticket, you may want to simply pay the fine or explore other options. Driving Defense Law will help you navigate these options so that your speeding ticket doesn’t result in a long-term consequence.
Processing Fees/Court Costs of Speeding in Virginia
- $62.00 for the first charge
- $11 for each additional charge with the same court date
- The worst maximum fine is $250 in addition to the $62 processing fee.
- If the driver does not prepay the speeding ticket and does not appear in court there is an additional $35 fee.
A conviction on a basic speeding ticket normally amounts to a fine and a court fee. The fines are broken down above. However, you should know that a speeding ticket will also get you demerit points on your driving record. The number of points depends on the severity of speeding.
