What is Reckless Driving in Virginia?

A Virginia mother was charged with reckless driving after she drove into oncoming traffic and hit a Toyota Tacoma. The Virginia Beach car accident occurred on Tuesday morning, October19.  The woman had two sons with her in the car.
 
Fortunately, there were no serious injuries. The woman, her children and the Toyota's driver were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

 Reckless driving is a broad term.  In Virginia, it includes:
 
• Speeding  in excess of 80 mph
• Speeding  20 mph or more above the posted speed limit
• Racing
• Passing or overtaking an emergency vehicle
• Passing a school bus
• Passing on the crest of a hill
• Passing at a railroad crossing
• Passing two vehicles abreast
• Driving two vehicles abreast
• Driving too fast for conditions
• Failing to give a proper signal
• Faulty brakes/improper control
• Reckless driving on parking lots
• Driving with an obstructed view
• General reckless driving behavior
 
In Virginia, reckless driving is considered either a misdemeanor or a felony. The maximum penalty is twelve months in jail, six months suspension of the driver’s Virginia driver’s license or six months suspension of the privilege to operate a motor vehicle in Virginia for out-of-state drivers, as well as a fine of up to $2,500. 
 
Victims of reckless drivers are entitled to compensation for their injuries.  Norfolk car crash attorney Lawrence Land represents those seriously injured in Virginia reckless driving accidents. Contact Lawrence Land at 757-251-0198.