Overtaking and Passing Vehicle on Crest of Grade or Curve in Virginia

March 29, 2015 by Jean Humbrecht

Reckless Driving in Virginia is not just 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 Overtaking and Passing Vehicle on Crest of Grade or Curve in Virginia under Va. Code §46.2-854.

Proof of Overtaking and Passing Vehicle on Crest of Grade or Curve in Virginia
Overtaking and Passing Vehicle on Crest of Grade or Curve in Virginia

Overtaking and Passing a Vehicle on the Crest of Grade or Curve in Virginia is a Crime

To convict an offender of Overtaking and Passing Vehicle on Crest of Grade or Curve in Virginia under Va. Code §46.2-854, the Commonwealth must prove that the offender:

  • while driving
  • a vehicle
  • overtakes and passes
  • another vehicle
  • proceeding in the same direction
  • on or approaching the crest of a grade or
  • on or approaching a curve in the highway
  • where the driver’s view along the highway is obstructed

There is an exception to this charge where the overtaking vehicle is being operated on a highway having two or more designated lanes of roadway for each direction of travel or on a designated one-way roadway or highway.

Penalty for Overtaking and Passing Vehicle on Crest of Grade or Curve in Virginia

Overtaking and Passing a Vehicle on the Crest of a Grade or Curve in Virginia under Va. Code §46.2-854 is a form of Reckless Driving and is a crime. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor and is punished with up to 12 months in jail, a fine up to $2,500, and driver’s license suspension up to 6 months. The DMV will also add 6 demerit points to the offender’s Virginia driving record. Because it is a crime, a conviction will remain on the offender’s permanent criminal record.

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