In Virginia, Reckless Driving is a Class-1 misdemeanor CRIME. Yes – you can go to jail for it. For a long time – the maximum penalties for a conviction of this offense is up to 12 months in jail, $2,500 fine, and suspension of your right to drive in Virginia for six months. Additionally, Reckless Driving is a six-point offense on your driving record. A Reckless Driving conviction stays on your driving record for 11 years and remains on criminal record for the rest of your life and cannot be expunged.

Call today 804-621-5133 for a FREE consultation to discuss the charge against you, the possible defenses you may have, and what penalty, if any, you are likely to face.

Emporia, VA Reckless Driving FAQs

 

What is Reckless Driving?

In the Commonwealth of Virginia, Reckless Driving is defined under the VA Code § 46.2-852 as irrespective of the maximum speeds permitted by law, any person who drives a vehicle on any highway recklessly or at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person. A Virginia reckless driving ticket may be issued for any of the numerous behaviors specified as reckless in the following Virginia traffic code:

§ 46.2-853 Driving vehicle which is not under control; faulty brakes

§ 46.2-854 Passing on or at the crest of a grade or on a curve

§ 46.2-855 Driving with driver’s view obstructed or control impaired

§ 46.2-856 Passing two vehicles abreast

§ 46.2-857 Driving two abreast in a single lane

§ 46.2-858 Passing at a railroad grade crossing

§ 46.2-859 Passing a stopped school bus; prima facie evidence

§ 46.2-860 Failing to give proper signals

§ 46.2-861 Driving too fast for highway and traffic conditions

§ 46.2-861.1 Drivers to yield right-of-way or reduce speed when approaching stationary vehicles displaying certain warning lights on highways; penalties

§ 46.2-862 Exceeding speed limit – Driving 20 mph or more above the posted limit or in excess of 85 mph

§ 46.2-863 Failure to yield right-of-way

§ 46.2-864 Reckless driving on parking lots, etc.

§ 46.2-865 Racing; penalty

§ 46.2-865.1 Injuring another or causing the death of another while engaging in a race; penalties

§ 46.2-866 Racing; aiders or abettors

§ 46.2-867 Racing; seizure of motor vehicle

About Emporia General District Court

Address

315 South Main Street
Emporia, VA 23847

Phone: (434) 634-5400
Fax: (434) 634-0049

Clerk & Office Hours:

Ms Janell Monique Wilson
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Continuance Policy:  First continuance granted by Clerk, second by Judge.

Judges:

Hon. Bruce A. Clark Jr., Chief Judge
Hon. Churchill Ridley Bain
Hon. Elbert D. Mumphery
Hon. Lyndia P. Ramsey
Hon. Harold Lee Townsend III

Emporia VA, Sheriff Department

401 South Main Street Suite D
Emporia, Virginia 23847

Phone: (434) 634-4671
Fax: (434) 634-9982 
D. Keith Prince, Jr., Sheriff

Emporia VA, Police Department

310 Budd Street
Emporia, Virginia 23847
Phone: (434) 634-2121
Fax: (434) 634-7326
Chief Ricky A. PInksaw

Virginia Traffic Lawyer – Emporia Virginia

Andrew Weaver, Esq
318 South Main Street
Emporia, VA 23847
Phone: (434) 634-4019
Fax: (434) 336-9588
[email protected]