What Speed is Considered Reckless Driving in Fairfax?

Speeding in Fairfax can Sometimes be a Crime

Have you ever wondered, what speed is considered Reckless Driving in Fairfax?   Driving at high speeds can be charged as Reckless Driving (a crime) instead of Speeding (a traffic infraction) in Fairfax.

If you are wondering, what speed is considered Reckless Driving in Fairfax, read the post below.

What is the Difference Between Speeding and Reckless Driving in Fairfax?

Speeding in Fairfax is normally charged as a traffic infraction, punished with a fine up to $250 and DMV demerit points.  However, Reckless Driving in Fairfax is a crime and a conviction will remain on a driver’s permanent criminal record.

What Speed Is Considered Reckless Driving in Fairfax?

Driving more than 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit or driving more than 80 miles per hour can be charged as Reckless Driving in Fairfax (Va. Code §46.2-862).  Reckless Driving in Fairfax is punished with up to 12 months in jail, a fine up to $2,500, driver’s license suspension, and DMV demerit points.  Accumulating too many demerit points can result in driver’s license suspension by the DMV.

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