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Reckless Driving Attorney in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Reckless Driving Ticket

Getting a reckless driving ticket is not hard to do, jurisdictions like Southampton County, Virginia are famous for Reckless Driving tickets. 20 miles per hour over the legal limit or anything over 80 miles per hour could mean a reckless driving ticket. Even if the speed limit is 65 and you travel at 81. That’s 16 miles per hour over the limit and reckless in Virginia. 

Officer writing reckless driving ticket

You may have been pulled over for something you see others do every day, such as:

  • Speeding — over 80 MPH on I-264, I-64, 464 or 664 or another highway, for example, or 20 miles per hour over the posted limit on any roadway
  • Swerving in and out of traffic or another action police view as overly aggressive driving
  • Squealing tires, passing a slow-moving driver on a two-lane road, or failing to signal

Got a reckless driving ticket in Virgina Beach? Call us at (757) 474-0089, or fill out our online form. Whether you’re in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, or Portsmouth, we can handle the legal details so you have one less thing to worry about.

What is the Penalty for Reckless Driving in Virginia?

Reckless Driving is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Virginia. It is not just a traffic offense or moving violation. If you are convicted that makes a criminal record. Obviously, that has far reaching implications for employment, advancement, insurance premiums, and security clearances. Let’s protect your record. Yes, our Virginia Beach reckless driving attorney can help. With the right strategy and the right techniques, your situation can improve.

Additional charges for reckless driving include:

  • Up to 12 months in jail
  • Up to a $2500 fine, with an additional $250 if you were caught using a handheld device at the time of offense
  • License suspension of 6 months
  • A loss of 6 points on your driving record. Losing 12 or more points will result in mandatory courses for driver improvement

Remember, reckless driving can show on your background checks, which may hurt your chances at certain job opportunities. For this reason, you need a clean driving record and to contact us. We can help defend you against wrongful charges.

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Scott Hallauer is a seasoned trial attorney based in Virginia Beach, with a distinguished background as a former prosecutor and a Reserve Navy JAG Corps Officer. He brings decades of legal experience, offering dedicated representation in criminal defense, family law, traffic matters, personal injury, and military law. A graduate of Loyola University School of Law, Scott began his legal career in the Navy JAG Corps and later served as a prosecutor in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Since founding his own firm in 2006, he has used his deep courtroom experience to defend clients across the Tidewater region. CAPT Hallauer continues to serve in the Navy Reserve and has earned multiple military honors for his service.
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