Speeding Tickets and DMV Demerit Points in Virginia

A conviction for speeding in Virginia results in automatic DMV demerit points on your driving record. This is another example of how speeding in Virginia results in more than a fine. The post below specifically focuses on Virginia speeding tickets and DMV points.

Speeding Tickets and DMV Demerit Points in Virginia

If you are found guilty of speeding in Virginia, the DMV will add demerit points to your driving record. Demerit points are considered negative points, and will be subtracted from the number of points on your driving record.

Pre-paying the fine for a Speeding ticket or being convicted in court both result in a conviction on your driving record and the DMV will add the associated points to your record in either situation.

Speeding Tickets and DMV Demerit Points in Virginia: 1-9 Miles Over the Speed Limit

A conviction for speeding 1-9 miles over the speed limit will result in three demerit points on your Virginia driving record.

Speeding Tickets and DMV Demerit Points in Virginia: 10-19 Miles over the Speed Limit

A conviction for speeding 10-19 miles over the speed limit will result in four demerit points on your Virginia driving record.

Speeding Tickets and DMV Demerit Points in Virginia: 20 Miles or More Over the Speed Limit

A conviction for speeding more than 20 miles per hour over the limit will result in six demerit points on your driving record.  This offense can be charged as speeding or Reckless Driving. Speeding is a traffic infraction in Virginia, but Reckless Driving is a crime and a conviction can never be expunged from your criminal record.

For more information on Reckless Driving by speed in Virginia, click here.

Speeding Tickets and DMV Demerit Points in Virginia: Drivers 18 and 19 Years Old

If you are 18 or 19 years old and receive any conviction resulting in demerit points (which would include a conviction for speeding at any speed), you will be required to complete a Virginia driving improvement class, in addition to any other fines and penalties.

Speeding Tickets and DMV Demerit Points in Virginia: Rapid Point Accumulation

If you accumulate too many points in a short period of time, your privilege to drive in Virginia will be suspended for 90 days. You will also be required to complete a driver improvement clinic before you can get your license reinstated. If you are caught driving while your license is suspended, you will be charged with Driving on a Suspended License, which is a crime and is punished with fines, jail time, and further automatic driver’s license suspension. It will also add more demerit points to your Virginia driving record.

 

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