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Timestamp: 2019-04-24 16:05:15+00:00

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What is the criminal law in Virginia for Reckless Driving by Speed?
C. The punishment for every person convicted of reckless driving under the provisions of this article who, when he committed the offense, was in violation of §46.2-1078.1 shall include a mandatory minimum fine of $250.
In addition to the penalties for reckless driving prescribed in §46.2-868 and the penalties for aggressive driving prescribed in §46.2-868.1, the court may suspend the driver's license issued to a person convicted of reckless driving or aggressive driving for a period of not less than 10 days nor more than six months and the court shall require the convicted person to surrender his license so suspended to the court where it will be disposed of in accordance with §46.2-398.
The court may, in its discretion and for good cause shown, provide that such person be issued a restricted permit to operate a motor vehicle during the period of suspension for any of the purposes set forth in subsection E of §18.2-271.1. The court shall order the surrender of such person's license to operate a motor vehicle to be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of §46.2-398 and shall forward to the Commissioner a copy of its order entered pursuant to this subsection, which shall specifically enumerate the restrictions imposed and contain such information regarding the person to whom such a permit is issued as is reasonably necessary to identify such person. The court shall also provide a copy of its order to the person who may operate a motor vehicle on the order until receipt from the Commissioner of a restricted license. A copy of such order and, after receipt thereof, the restricted license shall be carried at all times while operating a motor vehicle. Any person who operates a motor vehicle in violation of any restrictions imposed pursuant to this section shall be punished as provided in subsection C of §46.2-301. No restricted license issued pursuant to this section shall permit any person to operate a commercial motor vehicle as defined in the Virginia Commercial Driver's License Act (§46.2-341.1 et seq.).
What must be proven to convict me of Reckless Driving by Speed?
4b) at a speed of 81mph or more, regardless of the posted speed limit.
“Motor vehicle” is defined in Va. Code §46.2-100 as any vehicle that is self-propelled or designed for self-propulsion. A bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, and/or moped is not a motor vehicle.
“Highway” is defined in Va. Code §46.2-100 as any road, street, and/or alley that is open to the public for the purpose of vehicular travel.
A law enforcement officer can determine your speed by pacing your car or by beaming your car with a radar or laser device.
The pace method requires that the law enforcement officer follow your car at a steady speed while maintaining an equal distance for 2/10 of a mile and then look at his or her speedometer to determine your speed.
You can be convicted of reckless driving by speed even if you are traveling with the flow of other cars.
You can be convicted of reckless driving by speed even if you are driving slower than other cars.
What is the maximum punishment for Reckless Driving by Speed?
Reckless Driving by Speed is a Class 1 misdemeanor, which is punishable by a maximum jail sentence of 12 months and/or a maximum fine of $2,500.00.
Your driver’s license or privilege to drive in Virginia may be suspended for a period of not less than 10 days nor more than six (6) months. If you have a non-Virginia license and the judge suspends your privilege to drive in Virginia, the state that licensed you may receive notice of the suspension and may, in turn, suspend your non-Virginia license.
You will receive six (6) demerit points on your Virginia driving record. If you have a non-Virginia license, the state that licensed you may treat the offense as if it happened in its own state and may assess its own demerit points.
Is there a “mandatory minimum” punishment for Reckless Driving by Speed?
What are the consequences to a conviction of Reckless Driving by Speed?
Six (6) demerit point violation on your Virginia driving record. This will appear on your Virginia driving record even if you are not licensed in Virginia. If you have a non-Virginia license, the state that licensed you may treat the offense as if it happened in its own state and may assess its own demerit points.
Possible license suspension from 10 days up to six (6) months. If you have a non-Virginia license and the judge suspends your privilege to drive in Virginia, the state that licensed you may receive notice of the suspension and may, in turn, suspend your non-Virginia license.
Possible increase in your car insurance policy.
Possible effect on current and/or prospective commercial driver’s license (CDL).
If the offense was alcohol or drug related, completion of Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP).
If you were 17 years old or younger when you committed the offense and this was your second or subsequent conviction that carries demerit points, the Virginia DMV will suspend your Virginia license for 90 days.
If you were 18 years old or older when you committed the offense and this conviction causes you to accumulate 18 demerit points in one (1) year or 24 demerit points in two (2) years, the Virginia DMV will suspend your Virginia license for 90 days.
You were 18 years old or older at the time you committed the offense and you were under a six (6) month probationary period with the Virginia DMV at the time you committed the offense, the Virginia DMV will suspend your Virginia license for 90 days.
If you were 19 years old or younger when you committed the offense, the Virginia DMV will require you to complete a driver improvement program in order to keep your Virginia license.
If you were 18 years old or older when you committed the offense and this conviction causes you to accumulate 12 demerit points in one (1) year or 18 demerit points in two (2) years, the Virginia DMV will require you to complete a driver improvement program in order to keep your Virginia license.

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