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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law are established Norfolk VA reckless driving defense lawyers. Our Norfolk VA reckless driving lawyers specialize in defending reckless driving cases. We represent clients in the Norfolk 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 reckless driving attorneys are routinely recognized by various legal organizations for superior legal ability and high ethical standards. We have been positively more than any other law firm that defends Norfolk reckless driving cases. CAUTION: A Norfolk 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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Experienced Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys Norfolk VA
Virginia has strict reckless driving laws. Reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor. The most enforced reckless driving provision in Norfolk 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. The City of Norfolk VA is along the I-64 corridor. Norfolk Police & State Police aggressively patrol Interstates 64, 264, 564, 464 and other state highways in Norfolk including Virginia Beach Boulevard, Military Highway & Princess Anne Road. Let us review your case.
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Our lawyers are dedicated 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 Norfolk VA Reckless Driving Attorney can present your best defense before the Norfolk General District Court. We know how to best protect our clients.
Penalties for Norfolk VA Reckless Driving Convictions
- 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 Norfolk Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Norfolk Police 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk VA reckless driving case. 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 Norfolk VA reckless driving lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining good results. Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time in the Norfolk 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.
Norfolk Reckless Driving Trials are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of reckless driving in Norfolk, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Norfolk General District Court. Reckless driving trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and the defense. The adversarial system is designed to ensure a fair trial process subject to the rules of law and evidence by allowing each side to present their case and to be able to challenge the other’s arguments and evidence. The Norfolk District Court Judge ultimately evaluates the evidence and arguments to reach a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof.
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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Norfolk Reckless Driving Cases
- 46.2-852 – General rule
- 46.2-853 – Fail to maintain control; brakes
- 46.2-854 – Passing on grade or curve
- 46.2-855 – View obstructed/control impaired
- 46.2-856 – Passing two vehicles abreast
- 46.2-857 – Driving two abreast
- 46.2-863 – Failure to yield
- 46.2-864 – Parking lots
- 46.2-865 – Racing
- 46.2-865.1 – Injury or death while racing
- 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 conditions
- 46.2-861.1 – Failure to “Move Over” or Yield to Stationary Emergency Vehicle
- 46.2-862 – Excessive speeding
- 46.2-866 – Racing; aiders or abettors
- 46.2-867 – Racing
- 46.2-868.1 – Aggressive driving
- 46.2-869 – Improper driving
The Jail Penalty is Real in Aggravated Norfolk VA Reckless Driving Cases
Reckless driving in Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk VA reckless driving lawyer with the experience to present your best defense.
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The Virginia Business publication is dedicated to covering the legal community in Norfolk VA. Since 2000, in cooperation with the Bar Association, the Top Norfolk Attorneys are recognized with the Legal Elite award. There are over 23,000 legal practitioners in the Commonwealth. Legal Elite recognitions are awarded to approximately 1400 attorneys each year. This is an exclusive list of top rated reckless driving lawyers who have been recognized by their peers for excellence. Only outstanding and experienced professionals are recognized for being Legal Elite. A practitioner cannot purchase their way in to being recognized as a member of the Legal Elite community. Let a Norfolk VA Legal Elite reckless driving attorney review your case.
Reckless Driving Fail Move Over Stationary Norfolk Emergency Vehicle
Va. Code 46.2-861.1 requires drivers to “move over” to an adjacent lane when passing a Norfolk stationary emergency vehicle stopped on the shoulder of a Norfolk highway with emergency lights activated under certain traffic conditions. A violation can be considered reckless driving if a stationary emergency vehicle is in involved, which is a criminal misdemeanor. If you have been accused of violating this reckless driving law then it would be in your best interests to consult an accomplished top rated local Norfolk VA reckless driving attorney before appearing in the Norfolk General District Court. We know how to successfully defend these types of cases. You may have a valid defense and not realize it.
Representation for I-64 Norfolk VA Reckless Driving
I-64 enters the City of Norfolk after exiting the Hampton Roads Bay Bridge Tunnel. There are over 12 miles of I-64 highway in Norfolk. An I-64 Norfolk reckless driving ticket and the associated penalty if convicted can jeopardize your future. Reckless driving is a criminal offense. Our Norfolk VA reckless driving lawyers know how to present the best defense. We can protect your freedom, your driving privileges, your driving record and your automobile insurance policy. Incarceration and loss of driving privileges are sometimes imposed by the Norfolk Court in more serious cases. Do not let that happen to you without presenting the best defense. Our Norfolk reckless driving lawyers can help you secure the best outcome.
Hot Zones for Reckless Driving Enforcement on I-64 in Norfolk
1. Military Highway Interchange (Exit 281)
This area of I64 in Norfolk is where the most reckless driving tickets are issued because of rapid speed changes, sudden merges & long sightlines for RADAR enforcement
2. Norfolk International Airport Area (Exit 279 / Norview Ave)
State Troopers often hide near the on and off ramps. Out-of-state rental cars are frequently targeting. This is sometimes referred to as a reckless driving speed trap.
3. Naval Station Norfolk Connector (I-564 Interchange)
Aggressive driving violations and reckless driving violations are common in this area due to the volume of traffic heading to or leaving the base.
4. Chesapeake Blvd Curve (Exit 283)
State Troopers sit on the shoulder just past the curve and are on the lookout for reckless driving violations.
5. HRBT Approach
This area of I-64 in Norfolk sees aggressive State Police reckless driving enforcement due to the speed of traffic and the sudden stops. Tailgating while driving at excessive speeds along with following too close trigger reckless driving charges.
Our Norfolk VA reckless driving lawyers are experienced at defending I-64 reckless driving charges. Do not plead guilty or attempt to represent yourself without first consulting a specialist. Reckless driving is a criminal offense and the ramifications can be long lasting. Allow us to review your case.
Norfolk 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 Norfolk police officers will charge a motorist with in traffic 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 Norfolk VA reckless driving attorneys know how to best defend these types of cases.
Reckless Driving on Interstate 264 in Norfolk VA
Interstate 264 runs through Norfolk VA for approximately 10 miles. Several motorists get pulled over for reckless driving on this stretch of I-264 in Norfolk. Our Norfolk VA reckless driving lawyers will examine your I-264 reckless driving ticket and use proven strategies to defend you successfully. We use every resource the law allows to best protect our client. We zealously advocate for every client. We diligently fight for our clients to achieve the best possible outcome under the law. Let our I-264 Norfolk reckless driving lawyers review your case. You can benefit from our experience.
I-264 Norfolk VA Reckless Driving Hot Zones
Our I-264 Norfolk VA reckless driving lawyers are very familiar with these Interstate 264 reckless driving hot zones in Norfolk. Allow us to review the reckless driving ticket you received from law enforcement while driving on I-264 in Norfolk VA.
1. Downtown Tunnel Approaches on the Norfolk side
2. Brambleton Avenue / St. Paul’s Boulevard Interchange
3. Military Highway (US-13 / US-460) Interchange
4. Ballentine Boulevard / Hampton Boulevard Area
5. I-264 Eastbound toward Virginia Beach Line
Norfolk VA Reckless Driving DISMISSED
Our Norfolk VA reckless driving attorneys represented a client charged with reckless driving for driving too fast. In this case, we developed defenses to the police RADAR device used to calculate speed. A plea of not guilty was entered. We were able to effectively cross examine the state trooper who was operating RADAR in the City of Norfolk 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 Court granted our motion to dismiss the case.
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Virginia Reckless Driving 80+ mph NOT GUILTY
Our reckless driving lawyer in Norfolk defended a student who was charged with Reckless Driving for driving 80 miles per hour on I-64. Students are often cited with reckless driving because many drive through Norfolk on the way to the beach or the North Carolina Outer Banks. Many families also use I-64 for summer beach travels. We were able to present compelling evidence and arguments to persuade the Norfolk Court to take the case under advisement and to eventually find our client NOT GUILTY of the allegation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Norfolk Reckless Driving Charges
What court handles reckless driving charges in Norfolk?
Many Norfolk reckless driving charges begin in the Norfolk General District Court at 150 St. Paul’s Boulevard. More serious or appealed cases may proceed in the Norfolk Circuit Court depending on the posture of the case.
Is reckless driving in Norfolk a criminal offense?
Yes. In Virginia, reckless driving is generally a criminal misdemeanor rather than a simple traffic infraction. A conviction can carry consequences beyond fines and DMV points, including a criminal record and possible jail exposure in some cases.
Can a Norfolk reckless driving charge arise from speed alone?
Yes. In Virginia, certain speeds or driving behavior may lead to a reckless driving charge rather than a simple speeding ticket. The exact allegation, speed claimed, road conditions, and surrounding facts can all matter.
What should I review before my Norfolk reckless driving court date?
It helps to review the summons, the exact charge, the alleged speed or conduct, the location of the stop, and the court date. Writing down what happened while the details are still fresh can also be useful.
What if I live outside Norfolk or outside Virginia?
You should still take the charge seriously. A Norfolk reckless driving conviction can affect your record and may also have consequences in your home state. Out-of-state drivers should not assume that distance makes the case less important.
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5/17/2024 | Updated 4/3/2026