Dinwiddie VA Reckless Driving Lawyer
Virginia has some of the strictest reckless driving laws in the country. Reckless Driving in Virginia is a criminal class one misdemeanor offense. The same category offense as DUI. A conviction is permanent and carries various harsh penalties. Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established local Dinwiddie VA law firm with extensive experience defending good people charged with reckless driving. Our lawyers have over 45 years of collective reckless driving traffic law experience.
CAUTION: A reckless driving conviction will on average increase the automobile insurance premium by 73% or $1,046 EACH YEAR, according to a study conducted by Insurance.com
Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys Dinwiddie County VA
Our lawyers specialize in defending Dinwiddie County VA reckless driving cases and are routinely recognized for legal excellence and high ethical standards. Motorists who are serious about their future need an accomplished professional law firm. Our attorneys know how to protect the best interests of our clients. We will examine your reckless driving case in detail and with the necessary care in order to present the best defense. Let us review your case. You can benefit from our experience.
NOTE: A reckless driving allegation is NOT a conviction
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Virginia Reckless Driving Penalties
- Maximum 12 month jail sentence
- Maximum fine of $2500
- Loss of driving privileges
- Moving violation demerit points
- Permanent criminal conviction
- Increased automobile insurance premiums
- Loss of employment or employment opportunities
What Is Reckless Driving In Virginia?
Dinwiddie County
The Virginia law has classified over 15 different forms of driving as Reckless Driving. The Reckless Driving Speeding law pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-862 is the most enforced reckless driving provision. A person is guilty of reckless driving for driving 20 mph or more above the speed limit or traveling over 80 mph regardless of the speed limit. State Troopers and Dinwiddie County Deputy Sheriffs aggressively patrol the county and enforce these laws. Interstate 85, Route 1 and Route 460 are the most popular routes for enforcement.
CAUTION: A motorist can be convicted of reckless driving for driving 81 mph on Interstate 85
You Have Been Accused Of Reckless Driving – Now What Do You Do?
You need to retain an experienced Dinwiddie Va Reckless Driving Lawyer. Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law uses every resource the law allows. Our lawyers represent clients in the Dinwiddie General District Court every week. We deploy many strategies during our representation. We do this to secure our clients the best possible outcome under the law. Many of our clients are from other states. This triggers a court appearance issue. In most instances, we can make a motion that waives our client’s appearance.
NOTE: Do not plead guilty or pre-pay your case without first consulting an attorney
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Can Defend Any Reckless Driving Case in Dinwiddie VA
- 46.2-852 General recklessness
- 46.2-853 Fail to maintain proper control
- 46.2-854 Passing on a grade or on a curve
- 46.2-855 View obstructed/control impaired
- 46.2-856 Passing two vehicles abreast
- 46.2-857 Driving two abreast
- 46.2-858 Passing at a railroad crossing
- 46.2-859 Passing a stopped school bus
- 46.2-860 Failing to give proper signals
- 46.2-861 Driving too fast for conditions
- 46.2-861.1 Failure to “Move Over” or Yield to Stationary Emergency Vehicle
- 46.2-862 Excessive speed
- 46.2-863 Failure to yield
- 46.2-864 Recklessness in parking lots, etc
- 46.2-865 Racing
- 46.2-865.1 Injury or death while racing
- 46.2-866 Racing; aiders or abettors
- 46.2-867 Racing; seizure of motor vehicle
- 46.2-868.1 Aggressive Driving
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11/10/2015 | Updated 9/1/2019
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