Is Racing a Crime in Virginia?

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

Is Racing A Crime in Virginia?

Racing might not sound like a serious charge, but in fact is much more than a simple traffic infraction.  Racing is a form of Reckless Driving and therefore is a crime.  It can be charged as a misdemeanor or even a felony.  It is also a crime to aid or abet a race in Virginia.

Racing in Virginia is a Form of Reckless Driving

For more information on what is considered a “Race” in Virginia, click here.  For more information on aiding or abetting a race in Virginia, click here.

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

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

For more information on Racing in Virginia resulting in injury, click here.

For more information on Racing in Virginia resulting in death, click here.

For more general information on felony racing in Virginia, click here.

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