Is Racing Considered a Crime in Virginia?

Is Racing considered 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 considered a crime in Virginia, read the post below.

Is Racing Considered A Crime in Virginia?

Racing in Virginia is more serious than a simple traffic infraction.  Racing is a form of Reckless Driving and therefore is a crime.  It can be charged as a misdemeanor and sometimes even a felony.  It is also a crime to aid or abet a race in Virginia.

Racing is a Form of Reckless Driving in Virginia

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

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

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

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

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

Click here for more general information on Virginia felony racing charges.

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