RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYERS - FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA
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Fairfax County, VA Reckless Driving Lawyers
In Virginia, Reckless Driving is a Class-1 misdemeanor CRIME. Yes – you can go to jail for it. 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 703-996-9924 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.
Fairfax County, Virginia 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 Fairfax County General District Court
Courthouse Address
Fairfax County GDC (for non-Herdon, Vienna, Fairfax City cases)
4110 Chain Bridge Road
Suite 210
Fairfax, VA 22030-0458Automated Phone Service For Payments
& Case Information (IVR): 703-246-3764Traffic Division: 703-246-2815
Criminal Division: 703-246-3305
Civil Division: 703-246-3012
Courts Information Line: 703-691-7320
Internet: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/generaldistrict/
Email: [email protected]
Herndon Division (Court Only, Please No Mail): 765 Lynn Street, Herndon, VA 22070
Vienna Division (Court Only, Please No Mail): 127 Center Street, South; Vienna, VA; 22180
Fairfax City: City Hall, Room 101; 10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax, VA 22030-3600
Clerk & Office Hours:
Ms Susan Damara Madsen
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Continuance Policy:
Visit local webpage: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/generaldistrict/continuances
Judges:
Hon. Lisa A. Mayne, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
Hon. Susan Friedlander Earman, Presiding Judge
Hon. Michael Joseph Holleran, Presiding Judge
Hon. Vanessa R. Jordan, Presiding Judge
Hon. Michael Joshua Lindner, Presiding Judge
Hon. William J. Minor Jr., Presiding Judge
Hon. Gary H. Moliken, Presiding Judge
Ms. Dipti Pidikiti-Smith, Presiding Judge
Hon. Mark C. Simmons, Presiding Judge
Hon. Tina L. Snee, Presiding Judge
Hon. Susan J. Stoney, Presiding Judge
Hon. Todd M. Zinicola, Presiding Judge
Fairfax County Police Department
12099 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
703-691-2131 | TTY 711 (Non-Emergency)
Kevin Davis, Chief of Police
Fairfax County, VA Sheriff's Office
4110 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-246-3227 | TTY 711
Stacey A. Kincaid, Sheriff
HELP IS AVAILABLE 24/7
Fairfax County, Virginia
Client Testimonials
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