What Speed is Reckless Driving in Virginia
October 10, 2021 by Jean Humbrecht
Have you ever wondered, what speed is Reckless Driving in Virginia? Or, is speeding considered Reckless Driving at all? If you are wondering, what speed is Reckless Driving in Virginia, read the post below.
What Speed Is Reckless Driving in Virginia?
Virginia drivers must pay attention to speed limits. Speeding is just a traffic infraction, but driving at certain high speeds can be charged as Reckless Driving in Virginia. Reckless Driving in Virginia is a crime and a conviction will remain on a driver’s criminal record permanently and cannot be expunged.
Driving More than 80 Miles per Hour or More than 20 Miles Over the Limit is Reckless Driving in Virginia
Driving more than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit or driving more than 80 miles per hour, regardless of the speed limit, can be charged as Reckless Driving in Virginia under Va. Code §46.2-862. Reckless Driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor, punished with up to 12 months in jail, a fine up to $2,500, and driver’s license suspension. Additionally, a conviction will automatically result in 6 DMV demerit points. Accumulating too many demerit points can lead to DMV driver’s license suspension.
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