What Speed is Reckless Driving in Fairfax?
October 15, 2018 by Jean Humbrecht
Have you ever wondered, what speed is Reckless Driving in Fairfax? Or, is speeding in Fairfax considered Reckless Driving at all? If you are wondering, what speed is Reckless Driving in Fairfax, read the post below.
What Speed Is Reckless Driving in Fairfax?
Speeding in Fairfax Can Sometimes be Charged as Reckless Driving, which is a Crime
It is very important for Fairfax drivers to pay attention to posted speed limits. Speeding is usually just charged as a traffic infraction, but driving at certain high speeds in Fairfax can be charged as Reckless Driving, which is a crime. As a result, a conviction will remain on a driver’s permanent criminal record and can never be expunged.
Driving more than 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit or driving more than 80 miles per hour, regardless of the speed limit, can be charged as Reckless Driving in Fairfax under Va. Code §46.2-862. Reckless Driving in Fairfax is a Class 1 misdemeanor, punished with up to 12 months in jail, a fine up to $2,500, driver’s license suspension for up to 6 months, and 6 DMV demerit points.
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