Reckless Driving: What is it and What Consequences Do You Face if Convicted in Virginia?
Is Reckless Driving a Misdemeanor in Virginia?
Yes, rebellious driving in the commonwealth of Virginia, specifically Code Section 52-61, is considered a Class 1 misdemeanor, which is a minor felony. A reckless driving charge is more severe than a traffic infraction (ticket) but less serious than a felony. Penalties for a Class 1 misdemeanor reckless driving in Virginia can result in *a maximum of one (1) year in the Virginia Department of Corrections with all suspended, pay a fine up to two hundred fifty dollars, _six (6) Virginia licensing demerit points and a suspension of 180 days** for both of your driving privileges".
What Constitutes Reckless Driving in Virginia?
The specific statutory definition in Sec. 52-1(A) states:
""Driver" means any person or vehicle used to attract other vehicles through which shall mean the operation or directing of a vehicle in connection with a common traffic management activity."
Reckless driving in Virginia encompasses intentional behavior that jeopardenzes another " person or property," is deemed reckless when there isn’t an imminent fatal collision.
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