VIRGINIA RECKLESS DRIVING
VA Code Section 46.2-862 – Reckless Driving by Speed
Virginia Code Section 46.2-862 defines reckless driving as driving in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour over the posted speed limit or driving in excess of eighty (80) miles per hour. VA Code Section 46.2-862 is the reckless driving statute that specifically addresses speeding. Virginia Code Section 46.2-862 is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia. The maximum penalty for a conviction of VA Code Section 46.2-862 is 12 months in jail, $2500 fine, 6 months loss of license in Virginia and six points on your Virginia driving record.
If you have recieved a reckless driving ticket for speeding in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour over the posted speed limit or driving in excess of eighty (80) miles per hour in Virginia, our reckless driving defense lawyers in Virginia can HELP!
SRIS, P.C. has offices in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia, Western Virginia & in the Hampton Roads/Tidewater Area. We have 4 former prosecutors and even a former state trooper who can defend you. Our highly skilled Virginia reckless driving attorneys can defend you in Virginia federal courts as well.
Northern Virginia Offices – Fairfax & Manassas
Central Virginia Office – Richmond
Hampton Roads/Tidewater Area – Virginia Beach
Western Virginia – Lynchburg
Call us at 888-437-7747 today for help or reach us on line.
