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...
Reckless Driving
New driving laws come to Virginia
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...
How serious is a reckless driving conviction in Virginia?
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...
Virginia Senate passes new reckless driving legislation
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...
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...
