Hanover County, Virginia — Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result

Repeat offender who was at risk of a license suspension due to prior convictions was charged with class 1 misdemeanor offense Reckless Driving for speeding 89 MPH in a 70 MPH zone.  The charge was REDUCED to Improper Driving, which is a traffic infraction, and the Court did not impose a license suspension.  Unlike Reckless Driving, which is a misdemeanor charge that carries 6 points on a driving record for 11 years, Improper Driving is a traffic infraction which carries 3 points on a driving record for 3 years.

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 the Improper Driving Statute under the Virginia Code here: § 46.2-869. Improper driving; penalty (virginia.gov).

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