How Fast Over the Speed Limit is Reckless Driving in Virginia?
December 2, 2016 by Jean Humbrecht
Have you ever wondered, how fast over the speed limit is Reckless Driving in Virginia? Driving at certain high speeds can be charged as Reckless Driving, which is a crime in Virginia. If you are wondering, how fast over the speed limit is Reckless Driving in Virginia, read the post below.
How Fast Over the Speed Limit is Reckless Driving in Virginia?
Driving over the posted speed limit in Virginia is usually charged as Speeding. Speeding is generally just a traffic infraction, punished with a fine up to $250 and DMV demerit points.
Speeding Can Sometimes be Charged as Reckless Driving in Virginia
However, driving more than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit or driving more than 80 miles per hour is considered Reckless Driving in Virginia (Va. Code §46.2-862), which is a crime. Reckless Driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor, punished with up to 12 months in jail, a fine up to $2,500, driver’s license suspension, and 6 DMV demerit points. Most importantly, since Reckless Driving is a crime in Virginia, a conviction for Reckless Driving will remain on a driver’s permanent criminal record and can never be expunged.
For more information on Speeding in Virginia, click here.
For more information on Reckless Driving by Speed in Virginia, click here.
For more general information on Reckless Driving in Virginia, click here.
For more information on DMV points in Virginia, click here.
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