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Reckless Driving in Virginia is a class one misdemeanor criminal offense. Virginia law includes types of driving behaviors that are considered reckless driving. The penalties for a reckless driving conviction can be harsh. In Virginia, convictions are permanent, cannot be expunged and stay in the Virginia DMV files for 11 years. Do not miss an opportunity to defend your Exmore VA reckless driving case. Our attorneys specialize in defending reckless driving cases. CAUTION: An Exmore 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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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established law firm that specializes in defending reckless driving cases. Our lawyers possess over 60 years of collective experience successfully representing clients. Our attorneys represent clients accused of reckless driving in Exmore VA before the General District Court. We believe our client benefit from our experience. Our firm is routinely recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report. Our firm has been positively reviewed more times than any other law firm that represents clients charged with Exmore VA reckless driving violations. Put our experience to work for you. Let us review your case!
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Virginia Reckless Driving Speeding Law
The most enforced Virginia Reckless Driving law in Exmore VA criminalizes excessive speed. The Exmore Police Department and State Troopers aggressively enforce the reckless driving excessive speed law [Va. Code 46.2-862]. This Virginia law states in part that a person is guilty of reckless driving for driving 20 mph or more over the limit. This law comes as a surprise and a shock to many of our clients who are licensed drivers from other states. A reckless driving speeding allegation is not an automatic conviction.
Virginia Reckless Driving Penalties
- Maximum 12 months in jail
- Maximum $2,500 fine
- Loss of driving privileges
- Increased automobile insurance rates
- Moving violation demerit points
- Community Service
- Driver improvement programs
- Potential employment problems
Virginia Summons Reckless Driving Ticket Issued by Exmore Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Exmore Police 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 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 Exmore 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 Exmore 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 Exmore VA reckless driving lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining good results. Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time in the 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.
Reckless Driving Speeding in Exmore VA on Route 13
Route 13 on Virginia’s Eastern Shore is a notorious speed trap. There are many places along this highway where law enforcement set up and enforce the speed limit. Route 13/Lankford Highway and Route 13 Business/Main Street are the main highways for Exmore VA and both sections run right through the middle of the community. It may seem crazy, but a motorist can commit a criminal offense for simply speeding 20 mph above the posted speed limit. Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law has extensive experience defending this type of case. We defend Exmore VA reckless driving allegations before the courts and will protect you.
Out-of-State Drivers Accused of Reckless Driving in Exmore VA
Many of our clients are licensed drivers from other states who are simply driving through Exmore VA when they are stopped by law enforcement. Many of our clients are motorists from New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. Just because you are not from the area does not mean you can ignore an incident that occurred in Exmore VA. Typically, we can represent our out-of-state client without them being present in Court. We can make a motion to have our client’s appearance waived. It is important to defend a reckless driving case because a conviction is permanent and will be reported back to the home state. Some states, Connecticut and Massachusetts, suspend driving privileges if convicted.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Exmore VA Reckless Driving Cases
- 46.2-852 Reckless driving; general rule
- 46.2-853 Loss of control; faulty brakes
- 46.2-854 Passing on a grade or on a curve
- 46.2-855 Driving with view obstructed
- 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 Exceeding speed limit
- 46.2-863 Failure to yield
- 46.2-864 Recklessness on parking lots, etc
- 46.2-865 Racing
- 46.2-865.1 Racing penalties
- 46.2-866 Racing; aiders or abettors
- 46.2-867 Racing; seizure of motor vehicle
- 46.2-868.1 Aggressive driving
Exmore VA Police Department Speeding Ticket Defense Lawyers
The Town of Exmore is a small town on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in Northampton County that barely measures a square mile. This small town is big on reckless driving enforcement. The speed limit on Route 13 drops from 55 mph to 45 mph in Exmore – which makes it easy for a minor speeding case to quickly turn into a Virginia criminal misdemeanor reckless driving violation. Exmore Police operate LASER speed enforcement along Route 13, near Occohannock Neck Road and from the Holiday Inn parking lot. Exercise caution when driving through Exmore VA.
Exmore 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 Exmore 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 Exmore VA reckless driving lawyer to argue your case.
The Jail Penalty is Real in Aggravated Exmore VA Reckless Driving Cases
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 in Exmore will not see the inside of a jail cell even if convicted. That all changes if the Exmore 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 Exmore VA reckless driving lawyer with the experience to present your best defense.
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8/29/2021 | Updated 6/4/2024
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