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Being
charged with Reckless Driving,
whether in Leesburg, Fairfax, Manassas
or any other Virginia jurisdiction can have
serious consequences in a
client’s personal and professional lives. That is why it is imperative
to hire a lawyer who knows the law and has the experience to
successfully defend these cases.
WHAT
IS RECKLESS
DRIVING?
Whether
you
are in
Leesburg, Fairfax, Manassas or any other jurisdiction in Virginia,
Reckless Driving can take many forms. Below are the most common types
of Reckless Driving that are charged in Virginia.
Virginia Code Section 46.2-852(Reckless Driving; General
Rule)
Known
in
Virginia Courts as “Reckless Driving
Generally" Virginia Code Section 46.2-852 defines reckless
driving as:
“Irrespective
of
the maximum
speeds permitted by law, any person who drives a vehicle on any highway
recklessly or at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger the life,
limb, or property of any person shall be guilty of reckless driving.”
46.2-852
is
the broadest of the
Virginia Reckless Driving Statutes and it is commonly charged in
Leesburg and the surrounding jurisdictions
Virginia
Code Section 46.2-862 (Reckless Driving by Speed)
Commonly referred to as “Reckless by
Speed” 46.2-862 states:
"A person shall be guilty of
reckless driving who drives a motor vehicle on the highways in the
Commonwealth (i) at a speed of twenty miles per hour or more in excess
of the applicable maximum speed limit or (ii) in excess of eighty miles
per hour regardless of the applicable maximum speed limit.”
Whether
on
a small street in Leesburg or on Interstate
95, many people
throughout Virginia are shocked to learn that simply driving twenty
miles an hour above the speed limit or in excess of 80 miles per hour
is Reckless Driving and is a criminal offense.
Virginia
Code
Section 46.2-860 (Failure to Give Proper Signals)
"A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who
fails to give adequate and timely signals of intention to turn, partly
turn, slow down, or stop”
In
addition to these three
forms of Reckless Driving, there
are numerous other driving behaviors
that are classified in Virginia as Reckless Driving, including but not
limited to:
Virginia
Code
Section
46.2-853 (Driving vehicle not under control; faulty brakes)
Virginia Code Section 46.2-854 (Passing on or at
the
crest of a grade or curve)
Virginia Code Section 46.2-855 (Driving with
driver’s
view obstructed or control impaired)
Virginia Code Section 46.2-856 (Passing two
vehicles
abreast)
Virginia Code Section 46.2-859 (Passing a
stopped
school bus)
RECKLESS
DRIVING
IS
A CRIMINAL OFFENSE
As a
class 1 misdemeanor,
Reckless Driving is a criminal offense, and a conviction for Reckless
Driving can have a devastating impact on people’s lives. Upon
conviction for Reckless Driving, a client can be sentenced to as much
as a $2,500.00 fine and up to 12 months in jail as well the suspension
of their driver’s license.
In
addition, a conviction
for Reckless Driving can have a negative impact on a client’s security
clearance, employment and auto insurance rates.
If you are charged with Reckless
Driving in Leesburg or any other jurisdiction in Virginia, Mr. Rock
will work to provide you with the defense you deserve. Call him today
at (703) 777-1141 to set up a free consultation.
Attorney
Thomas Rock represents
clients in jurisdictions across Northern Virginia including: Loudoun
County, Leesburg, Fairfax, Herndon, Prince William County, Clarke
County, Arlington County, City of Alexandria and the City of Falls
Church
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