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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established law firm. Our attorneys defend reckless driving allegations in the Montgomery County General District Court. Our attorneys have over 60 years of collective reckless driving law experience. We are a “Best Law Firm” according to U.S. News & World Report. Our attorneys are routinely recognized by various legal organizations for superior legal ability and high ethical standards. We believe that clients benefit from lawyers who specialize. CAUTION: A Montgomery VA reckless driving conviction will on average increase the automobile insurance premium by 73% or $1,046 EACH YEAR, according to Insurance.com
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Virginia has strict reckless driving laws. Reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor offense. The most enforced reckless driving provision in Montgomery County VA is the excessive speed provision pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-862. This law criminalizes speeding 20 mph over the posted limit or driving faster than 85 mph. State Troopers and local law enforcement aggressively patrol Interstate 81 and the county to include Christiansburg & Blackburg. We can successfully defend your case. Let us review your case. We can help!
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Our attorneys are dedicated Montgomery County VA reckless driving defense lawyers. We are leaders in this practice area with a deep bench of experience from lecturing other attorneys about the status of the law at Virginia Trial Lawyers Association conventions to being a former Virginia State Trooper. You can benefit from our experience. An experienced Montgomery VA Reckless Driving Attorney can present your best defense before the Montgomery General District Court. We know how to best protect our clients.
Penalties for Reckless Driving Convictions in Montgomery VA
- Maximum 12 months in jail
- Maximum $2,500 fine
- Loss of driving privileges
- Moving violation demerit points
- Increased automobile insurance rates
- Community service
- Driver improvement programs
- Possible employment problems
Virginia Summons Reckless Driving Ticket Issued by Montgomery Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Montgomery Deputy Sheriff’s or State Troopers during a reckless driving traffic stop. Motorists often refer to this document as a ticket. The summons serves as legal notice for the alleged reckless driving violation. Signing the summons is not an admission of guilt. The summons advises you that a hearing will be at the Montgomery County General District Court on a particular date and time. The hearing will either be an arraignment or a trial depending on the case. Allow our top rated Montgomery VA reckless driving lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
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Some drivers think they do not need a lawyer for their Montgomery County VA reckless driving charges. The biggest issue is usually experience. Keep in mind that there can be a lot riding on the case because reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor that carries harsh penalties. Our top rated Montgomery VA reckless driving lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining good results. Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time in the Montgomery General District Court every day and are familiar with the habits of the of the different judges and the law enforcement officers who issue reckless driving tickets. This local knowledge is invaluable when determining how to best defend a reckless driving case.
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RACING in Montgomery VA is Serious Reckless Driving & Can be a Felony
The racing law is the most serious type of reckless driving law. Any person who engages in a race in Montgomery County VA between two or more vehicles on a highway is guilty of reckless driving. Racing can even be a felony if it causes serious bodily injury to another person who is not involved. The Montgomery Judge can suspend driving privileges for as many as three years if convicted. In fact, you do not even have to be engaged in a race to violate this law. Any person who aids or abets a race can also be convicted of criminal misdemeanor reckless driving racing. Contact our top rated Montgomery VA reckless driving attorneys to review your case.
VA Move Over Law Can Be Reckless Driving in Montgomery County
Virginia law requires the driver of any motor vehicle to “move over” to an adjacent lane when passing a stationary vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the Montgomery County highway under certain traffic conditions. A violation of this law can be considered reckless driving if an emergency vehicle is in involved, which is a criminal misdemeanor in some cases. If you have been accused of violating this law in Montgomery then it would be in your best interests to consult an accomplished local reckless driving attorney before appearing in the Montgomery County VA General District Court. You may have a valid defense and not realize it.
Montgomery County VA Reckless Driving Accident Defense Attorneys
Reckless driving general (46.2-852) and driving a vehicle not under proper control or with faulty brakes (46.2-853) are the two most common reckless driving laws that Montgomery police officers will charge a motorist with in Montgomery accident cases. Any person who drives a vehicle that is not under proper control may be violating the reckless driving law. NOTE: The mere happening of an accident does not mean you are guilty of reckless driving. Sometimes the prosecution cannot prove how the accident happened. Other times there is only evidence of slight culpability. The issuance of a summons for reckless driving is not a conviction. Our Montgomery County VA reckless driving attorneys know how to best defend these types of cases.
A Jail Penalty is Real for Aggravated Montgomery VA Reckless Driving
Reckless driving is a criminal offense. With the exception of some racing cases, the offense is a class 1 misdemeanor. The maximum penalty is 12 months in jail. Most drivers charged with reckless driving will not see the inside of a jail cell even if convicted. That all changes if the Montgomery Commonwealth Attorney considers your case to be an aggravated reckless driving case and has set the matter for arraignment. At the arraignment, the Judge will advise the reckless driving motorist defendant of their constitutional right to hiring their own lawyer. Do not take any chances at this point. Retain a top rated Montgomery VA reckless driving lawyer with the experience to present your best defense.
Effective July 2026 Montgomery County Intelligent Speed Assistance
Effective July 2026, a Montgomery Judge may order installation of an Intelligent Speed Assistance device on your vehicle if you are convicted of reckless driving in Montgomery County VA. The device is required if convicted of reckless driving in excess of 100 miles per hour. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense to tamper with or attempt to bypass or circumvent such a system. Failure to comply with the Intelligent Speed Assistance Program will trigger suspension of driving privileges. Contact a Montgomery County VA reckless driving lawyer for representation to avoid this harsh penalty if you have been charged with reckless driving in Montgomery VA.
Montgomery Reckless Driving Convictions Six DMV Demerit Points
There are numerous types of Virginia DMV demerit point violations. Demerit points are not issued when the Montgomery County reckless driving summons or ticket is issued. The reckless driving demerit points are assigned only by the DMV shortly after the Montgomery Court finds the defendant motorist guilty of reckless driving. The demerit points associated with a conviction remain valid for two years from the date the offense is committed. Montgomery VA reckless driving convictions carry 6 demerit points. One safe driving point is assigned for each full calendar year that you hold a valid Virginia driver’s license and drive without any violations or suspensions. A driver may accumulate a maximum of five safe driving points.
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Montgomery County VA Reckless Driving Reduced to Improper Driving
Improper Driving is a lesser offense of reckless driving. Improper driving is not a criminal misdemeanor. It is a minor traffic infraction. Va. Code § 46.2-869 gives the Montgomery Judge the authority and discretion to find the defendant motorist not guilty of reckless driving and guilty of improper driving where the degree of culpability is slight. A conviction for improper driving is typically considered a win. The only thing that appears on the driving record is a conviction for improper driving. Improper Driving is a 3-point demerit point offense and stays on the Virginia driving record for 3 years. The maximum fine allowed by law is $500. Retain a top rated Montgomery VA reckless driving lawyer to argue your case.
Montgomery County Reckless Driving DISMISSED
MONTGOMERY COUNTY Reckless Driving Dismissed
Our Montgomery County VA reckless driving lawyers defended a client accused of reckless driving for too driving fast. In this case, we developed defenses to the particular RADAR device used to calculate the speed evidence. A not-guilty plea was entered and the trial commenced. We were able to effectively cross-examine the deputy sheriff who operated the RADAR in this case and made the reckless driving allegation. We exposed the fact that the RADAR used in this particular case was not tested for accuracy with properly calibrated tuning forks, which is required by Va. Code 46.2-882. The Judge granted our motion to dismiss the case.
Montgomery County Reckless Driving 90+ mph NOT GUILTY
Our Montgomery County VA reckless driving lawyer represented a college student who was accused of Reckless Driving for driving faster than 90 miles per hour on Interstate 81. We were able to present a strong defense with compelling evidence and arguments to persuade the Court and Commonwealth Attorney to take the case under advisement to eventually significantly reduce the allegation. We prevailed and our client was found not guilty of reckless driving. Our client avoided a criminal conviction.
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8/12/2021 | Updated 11/12/2025
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