In most states, speeding is not viewed as a serious
offense, and for that reason, drivers do not worry about being pulled over for
going over the limit. In Virginia,
drivers must beware of the harsh consequences they will face for speeding if
caught by police. There is no simple
fine to pay and you go on with your life.
Instead, jail time is a real possibility for speeders.
Laws
in Virginia prohibit going over 80mph or more than 20mph over the speed
limit. If caught doing either of these
things, you will be charged with reckless driving, which is treated the same
way as a DUI: it is a criminal misdemeanor offense. Many drivers speed every day on the roads
without any hesitation. If you are in
Virginia, you should pay attention to speed limits and your own speed. It is not worth it to risk going to jail
and/or losing your driver’s license just because you want to get to your
destination a few minutes earlier.
If
you receive a regular speeding ticket or a reckless driving ticket, it is
important to hire an experienced local Virginia attorney to help you defend the
charges and limit the consequences you face.
Every county is different in terms of what speed usually results in jail
time. Some counties will order jail time
if you were going 100mph or more; others will order jail time if you were going
90mph or more. Your attorney can try and
drop the reckless driving charge down to a regular speeding ticket to avoid any
jail time. However, if you have multiple
speeding offenses on your driving record, judges will not look favorably on
that and a more severe penalty is likely.
If you are charged with
speeding or reckless driving in Virginia and would like a free legal consultation or if you would like more
information please feel free to contact our office at (703) 916-1227 and
schedule an appointment at our office in Vienna or
throughout Virginia, or visit us on the web at http://www.portnerandshure.com/
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