Reckless Driving

It’s common knowledge that, as a driver, you owe other road users a duty of care. It means that you must not act in ways that endanger other motorists, like speeding or driving recklessly, whenever you are on public roads. Virginia laws are pretty strict on this....

People tend to view illegal street racing as a right of passage for teens and college students. It is an activity that many indulge in despite the danger it poses to racers and bystanders alike. Unlawful street racing falls under the reckless driving laws in Virginia....

When a police officer pulls you over to ticket you, the financial penalty in the form of a fine is only one part of the consequences you face. Different traffic offense carries slightly different penalties. There are different fines for speeding depending on the area...

There are various reasons why a person may leave the scene after an accident, some legitimate and others not. Sometimes, a person has an accident that only involves their vehicle and someone else’s property. Some motorists may be tempted to leave and make no further...

You’ve probably heard the term “reckless driving” before, but do you know what kinds of actions constitute reckless driving?  Reckless driving is any kind of driving with wanton disregard for others’ rights and safety. Since this term is so broad, it can cover many...

The charge of reckless driving covers a variety of things in Virginia. Knowing how to defend against it requires looking at why the police charged you and the circumstances in which they did so. Regardless of the reason for the charge, a reckless driving conviction...

Understanding the changes in traffic laws helps you to be a better-informed driver. Below are some critical updates to rules about driving and traffic offenses. Change in reckless driving speed limit The state has passed a new law that changes the rules for reckless...

To many, reckless driving seems like a minor offense. Most people believe that a conviction on such a charge will not lead to any significant consequences. Although reckless driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor in the state of Virginia, a conviction on this charge is more...

The Virginia Senate passed an amendment to the current state statute that raises the reckless driving threshold from 80 to 85 mph. The bill, passed by a 25-14 vote, would amend the Virginia Code to read that reckless drivers are defined by driving at least 20 mph over...

On July 1, two new traffic laws are scheduled to go into effect in Virginia. The first law allows authorities to charge a person with reckless driving if his or her vehicle is traveling 85 miles per hour or faster on a highway. The current law allows a police officer...