Threshold for Virginia Reckless Driving Increases

Speeding in Virginia is a traffic infraction and is punished with a fine, court costs, and the Virginia DMV will automatic add demerit points to a driver’s record. However, speeding in Virginia can sometimes be charged as Reckless Driving, which is a crime in Virginia. Many people driving in and though Virginia frequently find themselves driving at speeds considered criminal and don’t even realize it. They also do not realize that the “ticket” they receive is not even a ticket at all but a criminal charge. However, in July 2020 the threshold for Virginia Reckless Driving increases.

Threshold for Virginia Reckless Driving Increases

The Threshold for Virginia Reckless Driving Increases to 85 Miles-per-Hour

But in 2020, the threshold for a Virginia Reckless Driving charge (Va. Code §46.2-862) increased to 85 miles-per-hour or more. However, the other part of the statute has not changed, and a Virginia driver can still be charged with Reckless Driving for driving 20 miles-per-hour or more over the speed limit.

Penalty for Virginia Reckless Driving Charge

Reckless Driving in Virginia is a Class 1 misdemeanor, which 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 Virginia DMV automatically adds 6 demerit points to a driver’s record after a Reckless Driving conviction.

Because it is a crime, a conviction for Reckless Driving in Virginia will remain on a driver’s permanent criminal record and can never be expunged.

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