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What is the penalty for reckless driving in Virginia?
I was pulled over by a cop just outside of Richmond. He clocked me going 17 mph over the speed limit and told me that he could have given me a reckless driving ticket, but he cut me a break. I’m glad I didn’t get a ticket for that. But what’s the penalty in Virginia for reckless driving?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
- A misdemeanor charge that appears on your criminal record
- Up to a six–monthsuspension of your driver’s license
- Up to a $2,500 fine
- Six points on yourdriving record
- A possible increase in your car insurance
Because of the far-reaching consequences of reckless driving, you should avoid the following behaviors:
- Tailgating
- Speeding
- Weaving through traffic
- Running traffic signals or stop signs
- Road rage
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