Is Racing a Crime in Fairfax?

Is Racing a crime in Fairfax?  Racing under Va. Code §46.2-865 is a form of Reckless Driving and is a serious offense in Fairfax.  If you are wondering, is Racing a crime in Fairfax, read the post below.

Is Racing A Crime in Fairfax?

A Racing charge might not sound serious, but in fact it is much more than just a traffic infraction.  Racing in Fairfax is a form of Reckless Driving and is a CRIME.  It is also a crime to aid or abet a race in Fairfax.

Click here for more information on what is considered a “Race” in Fairfax.  Click here for more information on aiding or abetting a race in Fairfax.

Racing is a Form of Reckless Driving in Fairfax

Racing is usually charged as a misdemeanor and is punished with jail, fines, mandatory driver’s license suspension, and DMV demerit points.  Additionally, the vehicle used could be seized and forfeited if the vehicle’s owner was involved in or consented to the race and was a passenger.

Racing becomes a felony if serious bodily injury or death resulted from the race.  A felony Racing charge is punished with prison, fines, mandatory driver’s license suspension, DMV demerit points, and vehicle seizure and forfeiture.

Click here for more information on a Racing charge in Fairfax resulting in injury.

Click here for more information on a Racing charge in Fairfax resulting in death.

Click here for more general information on a felony racing charge in Fairfax.

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