Virginia Reckless Driving and Serious Traffic Offenses

With heavy traffic running east-west on I-66 from Washington D.C. into cities like Centreville, Manassas and Fort Royal and I-95 heading north-south through Stafford, Prince William and Fairfax Counties, the interstates and highways of Northern Virginia can be busy, frustrating routes. Even high-density state roads like Highway 234 can be a problem. But as citizens of nearby areas like Arlington and Fredericksburg attempt to travel these thoroughfares each day, the situation is worsened by congested commuter traffic, speed traps and areas of construction. A momentary lapse of focus or judgment often leads to a brush with the law.

What at first seems like a minor inconvenience to the driver, and a 30-minute traffic stop in the day of a police officer, can lead to long-term negative effects if a motorist finds him or herself charged with reckless driving or another serious, misdemeanor traffic offense. The Commonwealth of Virginia takes these violations very seriously. So should you. 

• Driving with revoked or suspended license (46.2-301)
• Leaving the scene of an accident (Hit and run) (46.2-894)
• Failing to stop for police (eluding) (46.2-817)
• Driving after being declared an habitual offender (46.2-357)

If you've been charged with DUI, reckless driving, driving with a suspended or revoked license, hit and run or another serious traffic offense in Virginia, don't make the common mistake of trying to go it alone.  You need an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who will fight for your rights. Let us be your legal advocate.

If saving your driver's license, minimizing fines and avoiding a jail sentence are important to you, call The Wilson Law Firm at 703-361-6100 or toll free at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.

The Wilson Law Firm is located in Manassas, Virginia and serves clients throughout the entire Commonwealth of Virginia, including but not limited to: Prince William County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park, Stafford County, City of Fredericksburg, City of Winchester, Warren County, Sterling, Reston, Chantilly, Warrenton, Haymarket, Quantico and Front Royal.

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• Two-State Chase Ends in Auto Accident with Virginia State Trooper
• Culpeper Man Arrested in Spotsylvania Following Police Pursuit
• Motorcycle Rider Dies Following Reckless Driving Accident
• New Studies Rank Texting above DUI on Scariest Driving Habit Scale
• Labor Day Weekend Police Presence in Virginia
• Virginia Reckless Driving Accidents Claim 3 Lives in 1 Day
• Could there be a Safe Way to Text and Drive
• Important Driving Rules Regarding School Buses
• Proposal to Double Traffic Fines on I-81 in Shenandoah County
• Virginia's New Texting While Driving Law
• Demerit Points and the Virginia DMV: What Happens When You Get Them & How to Get Rid of Them.
• Violatons, Convictions and the Point System Used by the Virginia DMV.
• How long does the Virginia DMV report convictions and demerit points on a Virginia driving record?

Library for Virginia Reckless Driving and Serious Traffic Offenses:

• Virginia Moving Violations and Point Assessments   
  Description: The Virginia DMV is notified by the court when a person is convicted of a traffic offense. Certain traffic offenses are assigned demerit points. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic, Drunk Driving or Reckless Driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
• No Texting While Driving in Virginia   
  Description: Texting while driving now illegal in Virginia. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic, Drunk Driving or Reckless Driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
• Points and the Virginia DMV: How Long Are Convictions and Demerit Points Reflected on a Virginia Driving Record?   
  Description: In Virginia motorists earn "safe driving points" and the DMV assesses "demerit points", but how long do the points and the convictions stay on the Virginia driving record? If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic, Drunk Driving or Reckless Driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
• Points and the Virginia DMV: When Demerit Points Start to Accumulate   
  Description: What happens in Virginia when a motorist begins to accumulate demerit points and what can be done to offset the assessment of demerit points by the Virginia DMV? If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic, Drunk Driving or Reckless Driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
• Points and the Virginia DMV: How Safe Driving Points Are Earned and How Demerit Points Are Assessed   
  Description: The "point system" used by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is a complicated one in which motorists licensed in Virginia earn "safe driving points" for good driving and the Virginia DMV assesses "demerit points" for moving violations. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic, Drunk Driving or Reckless Driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.

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Frequent Questions for Virginia Reckless Driving and Serious Traffic Offenses:

• Does the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) assess demerit points for accidents?

• If my Virginia license is suspended, can I drive in other states?

• If I am licensed in Virginia and my privilege to drive is suspended in another state, can I continue to drive in Virginia?

  
  

   

• If am licensed in another state and my privilege to drive in Virginia is suspended, can I continue to drive in the state in which I am licensed?

  
  

   

• What can happen to me if I am convicted of a Virginia Reckless Driving charge?
• How fast do I have to be going for it to be considered Reckless Driving in Virginia?  
• If I am convicted of a Virginia Reckless Driving, will my insurance rates increase? 
• Do I need to hire a Virginia lawyer if I have been accused of Reckless Driving in Virginia?
• What can a Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyer do for me?
• How much does it cost to hire The Wilson Law Firm to handle a Virginia case involving Reckless Driving or some other serious traffic offense?
• Is Reckless Driving a traffic infraction or a crime in Virginia? 
• Is Reckless Driving in Virginia a misdemeanor criminal offense or a felony criminal offense?

• If I am convicted of Reckless Driving in Virginia, how long will it stay on my record?

• If I am convicted of Reckless Driving in Virginia, will points be assessed against my license?  If so, how long will the points count against me?

• My next court date is an arraignment.  What happens at an arraignment?

• I was pulled over for Speeding in Virginia, but my ticket says Reckless Driving.  Why was I charged with Reckless Driving when all I was doing was driving above the speed limit?

• What are the differences between simple Speeding and Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia?

• What is the definition of Reckless Driving in Virginia?
• Can a lawyer handle the arraignment for me in Virginia or will I actually be required to appear in court for the arraignment?

• I was told by the officer that I can not simply pay a fine for my Virginia Reckless Driving charge and avoid coming to court.  Is this true?

• I was told by the officer that I actually have to come to court to deal with my Virginia Reckless Driving charge.  Is this true, and if so, why do I have to come all the way back to Virginia to appear in court?
• What are the possible punishments for Reckless Driving in Virginia?
• If I am convicted of Reckless Driving in Virginia, am I going to be put in jail?
• If I am convicted of Reckless Driving in Virginia, am I going to lose my license?

Case Results for Virginia Reckless Driving and Serious Traffic Offenses:

• Driving Over 80 mph in Virginia is a Misdemeanor Criminal Offense
• Manassas, Virginia Lawyer Gets Reckless Driving Charge Dismissed
• Manassas Lawyer Gets Reckless Driving - Accident Charge Reduced

Web Resources for Virginia Reckless Driving and Serious Traffic Offenses:

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

  Description: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provides additional regulations and safety measures for large trucks and buses.

• In-Person Driver Improvement Courses

  Description: Locate in-person driver improvement clinics throughout the state of Virginia.

• Online Driver Improvement Courses

  Description: Locate Virginia approved online driver improvement courses.

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