A Reckless Driving Ticket Can Affect Your Life
Many people automatically pay speeding tickets without considering the possible impact on their lives. If you are speeding in excess of 80 mph or you are going 20 mph or more over the posted speed limit in Virginia, you will likely receive a ticket for reckless driving — a much more serious charge than a normal speeding ticket.
Virginia law takes speeding seriously. In many jurisdictions in northern Virginia, if you are caught going faster than 90 mph, you could face serious penalties, including serving a day in jail for each mile per hour you were going over 90 mph and losing your driving privileges.
Contact our experienced criminal defense attorneys to protect your rights and learn about your options if you have been charged with reckless driving. Call our law firm in Fairfax at 703-596-4423 to arrange a free consultation.
Northern Virginia Excessive Speeding
In certain Virginia jurisdictions, excessive speeding can result in jail time and the loss of your driver's license. At Brisendine, Overand & Buster, we have in-depth knowledge of the local jurisdictions throughout northern Virginia, as well as their key players, including prosecutors and judges. We pair clients charged with reckless driving-speeding with local attorneys who are best-suited to defend them.
Our lawyers are familiar with the possible defenses for speeding-related reckless driving in Virginia. Police typically establish speeding through pacing, radar guns or lidar guns. We will investigate the method the police officer claims to have used to determine your speed. If a radar gun or lidar gun wasn't calibrated and certified, we will use this evidence in your favor.
If you received a reckless driving speeding ticket in Fairfax and you are waiting for a court date, possible penalties include:
- Driver's license suspension for up to six months
- Up to a year in jail
- Up to $2,500 in fines
- A permanent criminal record
- Six points on your license for a moving violation
- Ramifications for people with government security clearances
Contact our law firm in Fairfax, Virginia, at 703-596-4423 as soon as possible to protect your rights and to begin building your defense. We offer free initial consultations to every potential client.
