I think I may have been going too fast on the highway, but luckily, I looked at my speedometer before I got caught. Just for future reference, what is the reckless driving speed in Virginia?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Definitely a good thing to be aware of! There are two ways of measuring reckless driving speeds in Virginia. You can be charged with reckless driving for:
Going 20 mph over the maximum applicable speed limit
Going 85 mph in any situation
If you’re caught speeding excessively, you can be charged with a misdemeanor and have six points added to your license. The violation will stay on your
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