When you receive a traffic violation in Virginia your driving record may be subject to demerit points which carry several negative effects for you. Picking up demerits on your license is reason for concern because the ensuing change can result in higher insurance...
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What could get you charged with reckless driving in Virginia? And how is it punished?
Reckless driving is a legal term referring to a number of different traffic crimes. It is broadly defined as driving in a “manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person.” Va. Code § 46.2-852. It is applicable both to public roads as well as the...
How accurate are speed radar guns?
If you are a Virginian resident who has been issued a speeding ticket due to a radar gun's reading, you may be wondering exactly how accurate these tools are in the first place. Though they may seem like a foolproof way for an officer to determine who is or isn't...
Can you challenge radar gun evidence in court?
Few things may make your heart beat faster than getting pulled over by the police officer who announces, “I got you on radar doing ___ miles over the speed limit.” (Fill in your own blank.) Then the officer writes you a speeding ticket, or worse, a criminal charge for...
What does it mean to be an underinsured motorist?
You may never really think about your insurance coverage in Virginia except when you are renewing your policy or buying a new policy. However, have you checked out your coverage and really thought about whether or not it is enough? Car accidents can be incredibly...
Va. drunk driving fatalities increase as deadly crashes decline
With the formation of a new task force that the governor called into existence with an executive order late last year, Virginia state lawmakers have made highway safety a major focus. A recent effort to ban cell phone use in vehicles failed last week due to lack of...
What happens when you are charged with a DUI?
If you have been charged with driving under the influence in Virginia, you could be subject to a range of serious punishments. Along with potentially causing a devastating crash, DUI charges are also associated with legal repercussions, some of which can have an...
Can you challenge radar gun results?
So there you were, driving down the road when the flashing lights of a police car were reflecting in your rearview mirror. The police officer says that his radar gun registered that you were driving over the speed limit and that you are now getting a speeding ticket....
A reckless driving conviction affects more than your wallet
Virginia police officers take road safety seriously and will not hesitate to write tickets for minor violations. Drivers often choose to pay the fine, so they can retain their driving privileges and move on with their lives. If you have been charged with a reckless...