Reckless Driving Defense in Northern Virginia
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We regularly appear in the following Courthouses to defend reckless driving charges:
- Fairfax County Courthouse
- Fairfax City Courthouse
- Prince William County Courthouse
- Arlington County Courthouse
- Alexandria City Courthouse
- Loudoun County Courthouse
- Federal Court (Eastern District/VA)
Have you been charged with Reckless Driving in Virgina?
Reckless Driving in Virginia is a criminal charge with can affect many aspects of your life if not defended properly. Reckless driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor - in the same classification as a DUI | DWI charge. The penalty parameters for reckless driving is up to one year in jail, and/or up to $2,500 in fines. Reckless driving carries the possibility of a suspension of driving privileges for up to 6 months.
If you have been charged with reckless driving in Virginia look at the ticket issued by the commonwealth and you may see many codes ranging from 46.2-852 through 46.2- 865.1. All of these codes represent a specific charge. The most common reckless driving is Virginia Code 46.2-862: 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.
The following are some of the more commonly charged reckless driving offenses in Virginia:
- Reckless Driving Charge In Virginia Due To Speeding – Virginia Reckless Driving State Law 46.2-862
- General Reckless Driving In Virginia – Virginia Reckless Driving State Law 46.2-852
- Racing is Reckless Driving In Virginia – Virginia Reckless Driving StateLaw 46.2-865
- Virginia Reckless Driving – Two Abreast In A Single Lane – Virginia Reckless Driving State Law 46.2-857
- Passing Two Vehicles Abreast Is Reckless Driving In Virginia – Virginia Reckless Driving State Law 46.2-856
- Passing A Stopped School Bus in Virginia Is Reckless Driving – Virginia Reckless Driving State Law 46.2-859
- Failure to Yield Right of Way In Virginia Is Reckless Driving – Virginia Reckless Driving State Law 46.2-863
- Failure to Give Proper Signal Is Reckless Driving In Virginia – Virginia Reckless Driving State Law 46.2-860
- Driving Too Fast For Conditions In Virginia Is Reckless Driving – Virginia Reckless Driving State Law 46.2-861
- Faulty Brakes / Driving Vehicle Not Under Control In Virginia Is Reckless Driving –Virginia Reckless Driving State Law 46.2-853
- Passing At Railroad Grade Crossing In Virginia Is Reckless Driving – VirginiaReckless Driving State Law 46.2-858
- Driving On Parking Lots Recklessly is Reckless Driving In Virginia – VirginiaReckless Driving State Law 46.2-864
If you have been charged with any of the reckless driving charges listed above or any other criminal charge, do not delay. Contact the experienced defense lawyers at Petrovich and Walsh PLC at 703-934-9191.