Goochland County, Virginia — Reckless Driving Defense Lawyer Case Result

Repeat offender charged with class 1 misdemeanor Reckless Driving for speeding 87 MPH in a 70 MPH zone and charge was REDUCED to Speeding 10-14 MPH over the limit.  Unlike Reckless Driving, which is a misdemeanor charge that carries 6 demerit points on a driving record for 11 years, Speeding 10-14 MPH over the limit is a traffic infraction which carries 4 demerit points on a driving record for 5 years.  Also, because a speeding infraction is not a misdemeanor offense, it does not carry a potential jail sentence or license suspension, and the fine which may be imposed is much less than the fine for Reckless Driving.

Read more about Reckless Driving by Speed under the Virginia Code here: § 46.2-862. Exceeding speed limit (virginia.gov).

Read more about Virginia DMV Six Point Violations here: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.

Read more about Virginia DMV Four Point Violations here: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.