Sussex County, Virginia — Reckless Driving Attorney Case Result

A class 1 misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge for speeding 90 MPH in a 70 MPH zone was REDUCED to Improper Driving.  Unlike Reckless Driving, which is a misdemeanor charge that carries six (6) demerit points on a driving record for eleven (11) years, Improper Driving is a traffic infraction which carries three (3) demerit points on a driving record for three (3) years.  Out-of-state driver’s appearance at the hearing was also waived for this charge.

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.