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Speeding/Reckless Driving

Richmond, Virginia, Traffic Ticket Defense Lawyers

You may or may not have made one mistake when you were caught speeding. You will certainly be making another mistake if you try to handle your own case in traffic court. It's a mistake a lot of people make — and it ends up costing them their license and adding maximum demerit points to their driving record.

At the Innsbrook Law Group in Glen Allen, our attorneys defend Virginia and out-of-state drivers facing charges for speeding and reckless driving, including young drivers and drivers with commercial drivers' licenses.

We know the local courts and local judges. We know the DMV statutes inside and out. If there is a way to beat the speeding ticket, we will. If your license is going to be suspended, we work to get you a restricted license so you can continue to do the things you need to do in life — work, school, medical appointments and child care.

Contact our Glen Allen, Virginia, law office immediately. The sooner you hire a lawyer, the sooner we can protect your license. Call 804.935.3090.

Speeding/Reckless Driving Charges and Their Consequences

A speeding or reckless driving conviction will add demerit points to your Virginia driving record. Your driver's license could be suspended if you get 18 points within 12 months or 24 points within 24 months.

Speeding Offense

Points
 
  • Reckless driving (there are many different actions that fall under reckless driving.
    See the DMV Web site
  6 points
 
  • Speeding in excess of 80 mph
  

6 points
 
  • Speeding 20 mph above the speed limit
  

6 points
 
  • Racing on the highway
  

6 points
 
  • Speeding 10 to 19 mph above the limit
  

4 points
 
  • Reckless driving - failure to stop before entering a highway
  

4 points
 
  • Speeding 1 to 9 mph above the limit
  3 points

Reckless driving is one of the most serious traffic violations. You can be cited for reckless driving if you were going more than 20 mph over the speed limit or driving faster than 80 mph. A judge could fine you up to $2,500 and sentence you to one year in jail.

A prior good driving record can affect how the court treats you. You may be eligible for driving school.

Contact Innsbrook Law Group

Don't let a traffic violation bring your life to a screeching halt. Call our office and talk with an attorney. We offer a free initial consultation, weekend appointments can be arranged and we return after-hours calls promptly. Call 804.935.3090.