A Reckless Driving In Virgina Can Ruin A Vacation

Spring is in the air

Spring is in the air. As the school year draws to a close, a great number of families are planning their summer season vacations. Virginia is a favored destination for travelers. Civil War battlefields, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Yorktown....and state troopers with flashing blue lights. Nothing can ruin a sunny day trip on the highways of Virginia swifter than being cited for a reckless driving ticket and a mandatory return trip for traffic court.

Reckless driving in Virginia is one of the few traffic violations that has been elevated to a misdemeanor criminal offense. It is the same classification as a driving under the influence (DUI), hit and run, assault and petit larceny. In Virginia, a reckless driving conviction, like all Class 1 misdemeanors, may result in a fine up to $2500 and jail for up to 12 months, as well as suspension of your driver's license for up to 6 months (even out of state licenses). Moreover, Virginia requires you to come back to court to answer the charge. You may not prepay the ticket. As you may imagine, enlisting the help of a Virginia reckless driving attorney would be a wise choice.

The traffic code in Virginia defines no less than 14 particular acts that may be charged as reckless driving. The most common act is speeding; others consist of, racing, failure to signal, passing a stopped school bus, riding two abreast in a single lane (motorcycles), failing to stop prior to entering a highway from a side street, and passing on a hill crest.

Speeding twenty miles above the speed limit is charged as reckless driving. Also, regardless of the posted speed limit, traveling above 80 mph is reckless driving, even if the posted speed limit is 70 or 75 mph. Depending on why you are stopped, and your dealings with the officer, he has the authority to immediately take you into custody and also have your vehicle towed. Generally, these drastic actions are only exercised if you are traveling in excess of 100 mph, you cause an accident, or you are attempting to escape.

Southeastern Virginia has about a dozen unique jurisdictions. Each jurisdiction has its very own court system and judges. The judges of the different districts have varying manners to handle reckless driving tickets. It is important that you consult with a Virginia Beach reckless driving attorney who is familiar with the many different jurisdictions and can advise you on the best course of action.

by: James Garrett

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