Two serious traffic offenses that drivers may face are driving under the influence (DUI) and Reckless Driving. Both charges have significant consequences, but they differ in several ways. What should you know? What is DUI or DUI-D? In Virginia, a DUI occurs when...
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Speed into the New Year responsibly: Consequences of reckless driving
The holiday season is full of celebrations. Naturally, as people are attending festivities throughout the country there is also an increase in travel. Although the festivities we travel to enjoy are often full of cheer, they can also result in a rise of reckless...
Do I have to go to traffic court to fight my ticket?
Life is messy and busy, and if you get a ticket, the last thing you need is to have to show up for court. It takes valuable time out of your already busy schedule. Do you always have to go to court? Whether or not you or just your lawyer must go to court depends on...
How does Virginia law address reckless driving?
Reckless driving is not just an infraction of traffic law. It is a serious offense because it puts other drivers and their passengers as well as pedestrians at risk of severe injury or death. If convicted of reckless driving, you may go to jail for up to a year and...
What factors can lead to reckless driving?
While traveling on the highway or back roads, you may encounter situations where you feel annoyed or otherwise aggravated. Noticing the telltale signs of reckless driving is important for any driver. Feeling tempted to speed According to Psychology Today, closely...
Reckless driving: when speeding becomes a criminal offense
For many drivers on Virginia roadways, a speeding ticket means points off their license and a fine. However, there are circumstances in which a simple traffic violation becomes a misdemeanor on your record. If you face criminal charges due to speeding, a conviction...
How long does reckless driving stay on your record?
According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, certain driving offenses incur points on your license. If you accrue a certain number of points over a specific period of time, you can lose your driving privileges. This is the case with certain reckless driving...
What should you know about inattentional blindness?
As a driver, multitasking is one of the most important skills you can master. In fact, without this ability, you may have a higher chance of involvement in a crash than other drivers of similar age and experience. Unfortunately, you have a natural phenomenon working...
How can road rage impact your driving?
Feeling annoyed or irritated behind the wheel is always frustrating, but road rage can be dangerous for you and other drivers. Intense road rage can lead to reckless and unsafe driving habits. Increased speeding According to Psychology Today, there are many influences...
How to safely drive near school buses
School is well under way in Virginia which means school buses are out in numbers. With all the starts and stops a bus makes, it may be tempting to go around them. However, there is a safe way to drive near school buses that keep kids safe and avoid unnecessary tickets...