Virginia Racing

Racing in Virginia is a contest of speed between 2 or more vehicles ans is a form of Reckless Driving.  A driver can be charged with a Virginia Racing charge for racing on the highways o

Penalties for Virginia Racing Charge

Racing in Virginia is usually a Class 1 misdemeanor.  It is punished with up to 12 months n jail, a fine up to $2,500, driver’s license suspension for 30 days up to 12 months, and 6 DMV demerit points.   Additionally, if the vehicle’s owner was convicted of racing in a prearranged, organized, and planned speed competition, is present in the vehicle during the race, and consents to the race, his vehicle will be seized and forfeited.

However, a Virginia Racing charge can sometimes be a felony.  If a person involved in a race engaged in behavior that was so gross, wanton and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life, and caused serious bodily injury to another person not involved in the race, he will be charged with a Class 6 felony.  This offense can be punished with up to 5 years in prison, a fine up to $2,500, driver’s license revocation for 1-3 years, and 6 DMV demerit points.  If the person convicted of this felony racing charge owned the vehicle, his vehicle will be seized and forfeited.

If the driver engaged in behavior that was so gross, wanton and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life and caused the death of another person, he will be charged with a felony punished with up a mandatory minimum of 1 year up to 20 years in prison.  Additionally, his driver’s license will be revoked for

Aiding or abetting a race in Virginia is a Class 1 misdemeanor.  It is punished with up to 12 months in jail, a fine up to $2,500,