When can you be charged with reckless driving for speeding in Virginia?

Under Virginia Code § 46.2-862. Exceeding speed limit (virginia.gov), a person is guilty of reckless driving who drives a motor vehicle on the highways in the Commonwealth (i) at a speed of 20 miles per hour or more in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit or (ii) in excess of 85 miles per hour regardless of the applicable maximum speed limit.

This means a driver may be charged with reckless driving if it is alleged the driver: was speeding 86-mph or more; or was speeding 20-mph or more over the speed limit.

• Also under the Virginia Code, reckless driving for speeding is a Class 2 Misdemeanor, and the penalties that may be imposed for this offense include:
  Confinement in jail for not more than twelve months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both. See Virginia Code § 18.2-11. Punishment for conviction of misdemeanor (virginia.gov); and,
• The driver’s license of the person may be suspended by the court for a period of not less than 60 days nor more than six months. See § 46.2-393. Suspension of license on conviction of certain reckless offenses; restricted licenses (virginia.gov).