Virginia DMV Reckless Driving, Speeding & Traffic Tickets Defense

One of the most common questions asked by our clients when they get a reckless driving ticket, traffic ticket or speeding ticket in Virginia is “Who determines how many points I get on my driving record?”

The Virginia DMV will assess six points on your driving record if you get convicted of reckless driving in Virginia .

The Virginia DMV will assess between three (3) to six (6) points on your driving record for speeding.

The minimum number of points the Virginia DMV will place on your driving record for a moving violation is three (3) points.

Also, keep in mind that the DMV in Virginia will place a Virginia reckless driving violation on your record for a minimum of five years.

Virginia dmv Reckless Driving Lawyer Attorneys

If you have been charged with a Virginia reckless driving ticket, Virginia traffic ticket or Virginia speeding ticket, contact the SRIS Law Group Virginia traffic lawyers to discuss your case.

The following are some of the most common reckless driving tickets in Virginia:

• Virginia Reckless Driving Ticket § 46.2-852. Reckless driving; general rule.

Irrespective of the maximum speeds permitted by law, any person who drives a vehicle on any highway recklessly or at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person shall be guilty of reckless driving.

• Virginia Reckless Driving Ticket § 46.2-862. Exceeding speed limit.

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who drives a motor vehicle on the highways in the Commonwealth (i) at a speed of twenty miles per hour or more in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit or (ii) in excess of eighty miles per hour regardless of the applicable maximum speed limit.

Additionally, the following is some information you should be aware of if you have been charged with reckless driving in Virginia

What is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia ?

A Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia carries a maximum penalty of 1 year in jail and a $2500 fine.  Also, a conviction for a Virginia reckless driving charge can result in six months loss of your driving privilege in Virginia & 6 points on your driving record.

Should you take a Virginia reckless driving ticket seriously?

Yes, anybody charged with a Virginia reckless driving ticket should take it very seriously because it a criminal charge and may result in the loss of your security clearance.

If you are charged with a Virginia reckless driving ticket, contact the SRIS Law Group Virginia reckless driving attorneys for help.

You can count on a Virginia reckless driving lawyer from our firm to do their best to help you defend against a Virginia reckless driving ticket.  Our Virginia reckless driving attorneys will do their best to minimize any Virginia reckless driving fine you receive.

Even if you are an out of state driver who has been charged with reckless driving in Virginia , we can defend you.  We frequently defend out of state drivers who are charged with reckless driving in Virginia.