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In many Virginia accident cases, the Commonwealth charges at least one driver with reckless driving. The main statute used for this charge is VA Code 46.2-853. Key Takeaways VA Code 46.2-853 treats “failure to maintain control” or “faulty brakes” as reckless driving, a Class 1 misdemeanor carrying penalties of up to 12 months in jail. […]
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If you had a court date for a traffic or misdemeanor case in Virginia and you failed to appear, you may be facing capias warrant in VA. What is a capias warrant? A capias warrant is also known as a bench warrant. If you’re lucky, you’ll just have a show cause for failing to appear, […]
MoreIf you’re charged with reckless driving in Virginia, you may be wondering about the possible demerit points on your driving record. Key Takeaways A reckless driving conviction in Virginia results in 6 demerit points on your Virginia driving record. The conviction stays on your DMV record for 11 years, the same duration as a DUI […]
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It’s a crime. If you’re charged with reckless driving in Virginia, you are charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor that carries the possibility of up to one year in jail, a $2,500 fine and license suspension up to six months. Key Takeaways Reckless driving in Virginia is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to […]
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If you’re facing a Virginia reckless driving ticket you may be wondering what the fine might be. Unfortunately, there is no set fine for reckless driving because it is a Class 1 misdemeanor charge. Key Takeaways Reckless driving in Virginia is a Class 1 misdemeanor with a possible fine of up to $2,500—the legal maximum […]
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For a commercial driver, flashing lights in the rearview mirror can be a direct threat to your career. A reckless driving ticket in Virginia isn’t just about a fine; it can harm your company’s federal safety rating, raise insurance rates, and jeopardize your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). With your livelihood and your company’s reputation at […]
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The roar of an engine on an empty Virginia highway may feel exhilarating, but that moment of adrenaline can change your future in seconds. Under Virginia law, prosecutors charge racing as reckless driving. That means illegal street racing charges carry the weight of a criminal offense, with penalties that can include jail time, license suspension, […]
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If you receive a ticket for a traffic or misdemeanor offense in Virginia, the officer gives you the ticket and usually asks you to sign it. Many people wonder what signing the ticket actually means. When you read the Virginia Uniform Summons, you will see that the line where you sign is just saying by […]
MoreWhen you’re accused of reckless driving, you have options. One of the first choices you need to make is how you’re going to handle the case. Do you want to handle it yourself, ignore it, or hire an attorney? Let’s see how those choices work. Here are 4 tips for handling your reckless driving ticket […]
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If you received a reckless driving by speed ticket or a speeding ticket in Virginia, in the area where it describes the charge on your ticket, the officer may have made notes. Typically it will show the actual speed you are charged with. Sometimes it will say “speeding” or “reckless driving by speed”, or sometimes […]
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