What Speed Limit is Considered Reckless Driving in Virginia?
January 10, 2015 by Jean Humbrecht
Have you ever wondered, what speed limit is considered Reckless Driving in Virginia? Driving at high speeds in Virginia can be charged as Reckless Driving instead of Speeding. Speeding is a traffic infraction in Virginia, punished with a fine up to $250 and DMV demerit points. However, Reckless Driving is a crime in Virginia and a conviction will remain on a driver’s permanent criminal record and can never be expunged.
If you are wondering, what speed limit is considered Reckless Driving in Virginia, read the post below.
What Speed Limit Is Considered Reckless Driving in Virginia?
Driving More Than 80 Miles per Hour is One Form of Reckless Driving in Virginia
Driving more than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit or driving more than 80 miles per hour can be charged as Reckless Driving in Virginia under Va. Code §46.2-862. Reckless Driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor, punished with jail, a high fine, and driver’s license suspension up to 6 months. Additionally, a conviction for Reckless Driving in Virginia will automatically result in 6 DMV demerit points. Accumulating too many demerit points can lead to driver’s license suspension by the DMV.
For more information on DMV points and driver’s license suspension in Virginia, click here.
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For more information on Reckless Driving by Speed in Virginia, click here.
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