If you are an out of state driver who was cited with what you thought was just a speeding ticket over 80 mph, you were probably shocked to learn that Virginia law considers that Reckless Driving. Hence this search for answers and assistance.  

Notably, Virginia has over a dozen Reckless Driving statues; however, the ones most frequently cited can be summoned up by the following:

1. Any speed over 80 miles per hour (mph) regardless of the posted speed limit is reckless; and
2. Any speed that reaches 20 mph over or more above the posted speed limit is reckless.

Things To Know About Your Ticket

A reckless driving charge is Class 1 misdemeanor. This type of misdemeanor carries the possibility up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine in the up to $2,500 plus court costs. The statute also authorizes the court to suspend your license for up to 6 months.  

Scary Letters

If you are looking at this site, it is likely that you have received numerous scary letters from Virginia lawyers.

BEFORE You Panic…You Should Know:

• Generally speaking, people charged with Reckless Driving do not go to jail.
• Generally speaking, people charged with Reckless Driving do not have their license suspended.
• Often times however people are found guilty of Reckless Driving.
• Factors such as your alleged speed coupled with the specifics of your ticket can alter the final outcome of your case. 
• Most of our clients do not go to jail, do not have their license suspended, and are not convicted of Reckless Driving.

Help Us Help You

• Order a copy of your driving record from your local DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) or DOT (Department of Transportation).
• Keep your summons (ticket), because this will provide us with information regarding the stop and will help us with building a defense.
• Write down what happened. We suggest doing so in bullet points on lined paper to assist in organizing your thoughts.
• Humanize yourself for the Court. Write a brief biography of who you are so that we can tell the Judge how great you are and why you should get a break.

Preparing the Best Outcome

There are a few things that you can do to assist us in your case.

• Enroll in and successfully complete a Driver Improvement Course. Depending on the specifics of your case this can be done before or after court.
• Have your vehicle checked for defective equipment. (Speedometer, Tire Size, etc.)
• Perform some Community Service. This is often suggested in cases with higher rates of speed; but, as with Driver Improvement and Defective Equipment we will want to discuss these with you first.

If you hire us and follow our instruction, we can say with a high degree of confidence that, we can successfully assist you in your case. To be sure, success in these cases is a matter of degree and is commensurate with the amount of effort that you put into it.

We are good at what we do and you need for us to have that information, so together we can achieve the best outcome. 

Call us toll free at 540-204-4316 for a free consult.