Virginia Racing & Reckless Driving Attorneys

Racing is a form of reckless driving, a serious traffic violation in Virginia. The penalties for reckless driving may vary depending upon the particular circumstances of the case, but this is typically charged as a Class 1 Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 12 months in jail, heavy fines, and driver’s license suspension.

Racing is not simply a speeding ticket that you can pay and then forget about. This is a criminal offense that may result in imprisonment and other serious criminal penalties. It is important that you discuss your particular case with a Virginia reckless driving attorney in order to challenge these allegations and avoid maximum penalties.

Reckless Driving & Racing in Virginia – Penalties and Charges

A driver may face reckless driving charges for racing in Virginia if he or she is found to be engaging in a race with one or more other drivers on a public roadway or on another’s property, unless specifically authorized by the property owner.

In addition to potential jail time and fines, the driver may face driver’s license suspension for 6 months to 2 years. If a driver engaging in a race acts recklessly and with extreme disregard for human life, and causes serious bodily injury to another person, this may result in felony charges. Causing the death of another person while racing may result in felony charges and a prison term of up to 20 years.

Lawyers for Racing Charges in Fairfax, Richmond & Prince William

Would you like to learn more about how a lawyer can help you fight your reckless driving or racing charges? At Brisendine, Overand, Buster & Bernstein we offer a free consultation to discuss your charges and determine how we can help. We represent clients facing reckless driving charges throughout Fairfax, Prince William and Richmond.

Contact a Virginia racing lawyer at our firm today!