NOVA DEFENDERS

As a Virginia reckless driving law firm, we are frequently presented with the following question: what is reckless driving? Most commonly, you can be charged with reckless driving in Virginia if you drive 20 MPH over the posted limit, in excess of 80 MPH, or in a way that endangers others' lives or property. Reckless driving is a class 1 misdemeanor. You can face a six-month license suspension, a $2,500 fine, six demerit points on your DMV record, and up to 12 months in jail. Additionally, reckless driving can have a significant impact on your insurance premium. A Virginia reckless driving conviction can stay on your driving record for up to eleven years, and on your criminal record forever. You should bear in mind that you are subject to these potential penalties even if this is your first reckless driving offense. The severity of the penalties, as well as the stigma of a criminal record, make it critical to retain an experienced Fairfax County reckless driving lawyer or a Northern..

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