Reckless Driving in Virginia can result from speeding that is 20 miles per hour or more above the speed limit or speeding over 80 miles per hour in a 65 mile per hour zone. Reckless driving can also be charged for driving in reckless disregard for the safety of oneself or others, which can include a lot of different situations.
In Virginia a reckless driving charge requires a court appearance. It is not a fine that can be prepaid. In many situations an attorney can appear in the place of a person charged with reckless driving, which can be very helpful for people who get a speeding ticket while traveling through Virginia but live in another state.
There are a number of possible defenses to a charge of reckless driving. Even if no defense is available, it may still be possible to have the charged lowered in severity to a simple speeding or perhaps improper driving. Anyone charged with reckless driving should speak with an attorney.
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