York County, Virginia — Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result

A class 1 misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge for speeding 92 MPH in a 70 MPH zone was REDUCED to a traffic infraction for speeding 1-9 MPH over the limit.  Unlike Reckless Driving, which is a misdemeanor charge that carries six (6) demerit points on a driving record for eleven (11) years upon conviction, Speeding 1-9MPH over the limit carries three (3) points for five (5) 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 Virginia DMV Three Point Violations here: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.