Tag Archives: Virginia Reckless Driving Law
5 Variations of Reckless Driving under Virginia Law
In order to maximize safety on state roads and highways, Virginia law makes it unlawful to engage in careless or reckless driving. Virginia’s overarching definition of reckless driving includes any driving conduct that could result in harm to a person or damage to property. In addition to the general definition, Virginia law also addresses… Read More »
What Every Driver Should Know About Reckless Driving in Virginia
Whether living in or just driving through the great state of Virginia, there are a few things that make highway travel a little more precarious. In Virginia, speeding can be a misdemeanor, you can lose your car for reckless driving, and you can end up paying massive fines for offenses that generally would be… Read More »
Virginia Senate Bill 768 Softens the Reckless Driving Law
In a victory for Virginia drivers recently, Senate lawmakers in Virginia voted 26 to 14 in favor of Senate Bill 768, which proposed an increase in the speed for which a driver can receive a Class 1 misdemeanor for reckless driving. This new law will make it a little easier on drivers, especially those… Read More »
Texting While Driving in Virginia
In today’s world many of us are constantly connected to our cell phones, replying to emails, texting people, and using a variety of applications. Even while driving we may use our phone for GPS, for playing music, or for other purposes. It is important to be aware of your phone use, especially on the… Read More »
Virginia One of the Strictest States for Reckless Driving
Virginia is by no means easy on those that violate traffic laws. Virginia police officers enforce these traffic rules often. However, it may surprise some to find how strict Virginia’s reckless driving law is compared to the rest of the nation. A recent study shows just how strict our law regarding reckless driving truly… Read More »
