Driving Vehicle with Faulty Brakes in Virginia

Reckless Driving in Virginia is much more than a simple traffic ticket-it is a crime, and sometimes can even be charged as a felony. There are many different offenses in Virginia that are considered Reckless Driving. One of these offenses is Driving Vehicle Not Under Proper Control or with Faulty Brakes in Virginia (Va. Code §46.2-853).

Proof of Driving Vehicle Not Under Control or with Faulty Brakes Charge in Virginia

To convict an offender of Driving a Vehicle Which is Not Under Control or Driving a Vehicle with Faulty Brakes in Virginia under (Va. Code §46.2-853), the Commonwealth must prove that the offender:

• drove
• a vehicle
• which is not under proper control or which has inadequate or improperly adjusted brakes
• on any highway in the Commonwealth

Penalty for Driving Vehicle Not Under Control or with Faulty Brakes in Virginia

Driving a Vehicle Not Under Control or with Faulty Brakes in Virginia under Va. Code §46.2-853 is a crime. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor, punished with up to 12 months in jail, a fine up to $2,500, up to 6 months of driver’s license suspension, the DMV will automatically assess 6 demerit points to the person’s DMV record, and the conviction will remain on the offender’s Virginia driving record for 11 years. Most importantly, it will remain on the offender’s permanent criminal record.

The offender can apply for and obtain a restricted license allowing him to drive to specified places at certain times in the discretion of the court. Additionally, if the offender was in violation of the Handheld Communication Device Law, there will be a mandatory minimum fine of $250.

If the court thinks that alcohol or drugs are involved in the incident, the court can require the person to enroll in and complete the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP). Additionally. the offender can choose to have an Ignition Interlock installed in his vehicle for at least 6 months without any alcohol-related violations as the only restriction of the restricted license.

For more information on Driving a Vehicle Not Under Control in Virginia, click here.

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For more information on other Reckless Driving charges in Virginia, click here.

For more general information on Reckless Driving in Virginia, click here.

For more information on the penalties for Reckless Driving in Virginia, click here.

For more information on felony Reckless driving in Virginia, click here.

For more information on suspended driver’s licenses in Virginia, click here.

For information on restricted driver’s licenses in Virginia, click here.

For more information on DMV demerit points in Virginia, click here.

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For more information on Handheld Communication Device violations in Virginia, click here.

For more information on Using a Handheld Communication Device while committing an offense resulting in a Reckless Driving charge in Virginia, click here.

For more information on the Virginia ASAP Program, click here.

For more information on Ignition Interlock in Virginia, click here.

For more information on Ignition Interlock violations in Virginia, click here.