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...
Reckless Driving
Virginia makes changes to its traffic laws
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...
Eating while driving: is it dangerous?
People are too comfortable in their cars and it leads to reckless behavior. The most common way to die is in a car accident due to reckless driving. The worst part is, people don’t even realize they’re being reckless. When you’re on a long road trip and you pick up...
How the Virginia points system could affect driving records
Harrisonburg area drivers understand that it is almost impossible to drive safely every minute behind the wheel. No matter the best intentions a driver may have, slipping up once in a while happens. But, if that one mistake ends in a conviction for a reckless driving...
Are you facing reckless driving charges in Virginia?
No matter how good a driver can be in Virginia mistakes can happen. Virginia drivers understand the importance of driving safely. They know how important it is to follow all driving laws and watch out for any hazards on the road. But sometimes life happens and drivers...
Different forms of conduct may constitute reckless driving
Reckless driving is a serious traffic violation and may lead to significant criminal sanctions if a Virginia resident is convicted on their charges. While most readers may understand reckless driving involves operating one's vehicle at a high rate of speed, reckless...
Virginia’s reckless driving statute is broad by design
In the Commonwealth of Virginia it is illegal to drive recklessly. However, what it actually means to be reckless while behind the wheel of a car is not defined by one particular act. Under the Code of Virginia, different forms of conduct may constitute reckless...
A review of reckless driving in Virginia
Certain driving actions are considered reckless by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. When an individual drives in such a way that the state believes that they knew or should have known about the harm they could cause then they may face a reckless driving...
Report: Virginia very strict on speeding
Recently, WalletHub looked into how strict the different states are regarding speeding and reckless driving. The report ranked Virginia among the nation’s strictest on this front. Specifically, it tied with three other states for being the 8th most strict overall when...
Virginia’s demerit point system
On your commute to work, you probably witness countless traffic violations. Drivers are speeding, changing lanes without signaling, tailgating and even texting while driving. It can be infuriating, especially when you know that such behavior selfishly places...
