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Reckless Driving is a very serious moving traffic violation in Virginia.

A driver who is convicted of reckless driving will be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor which is a criminal offense punishable by a jail sentence, up to 4 days in jail, if the charge is speeding over 94 miles in a 55 mile zone. That driver might have their license suspended for a maximum of six month, which might incapacitate the means of transportation to and from work. If the type of employment is related to transportation such as a bus driver, a taxi driver or a truck driver then the Reckless Driving conviction can have dramatic results on the financial being of the employee.

Convicted drivers will also be assessed 6 Virginia driving penalty points on their driving record, where the point system in Virginia allows drivers to receive up to 12 points before their driver's license is suspended. A suspension, that can be very difficult to remove, if the driver has received several offences within a one year period. In addition, court fees and fines might be in the range over $150 dollars, an amount that triggers a requirement to report traffic violations of all government employees that have an excess of $150 dollar penalty fees. Which will affect current and future employment, and might even affect clearances if applying for a government job. For government positions with secret clearance requirements the Reckless Driving conviction might be very damaging.

Insurance premiums will also be affected where car insurance might double due to the reckless driving conviction. In some instances and depends on the driving record insurance companies might drop their coverage, leaving drivers with one only choice of having to pay much higher premiums with other insurance providers.

If you have been charged with a serious traffic violation in Virginia, you should definitely consult with an experienced Virginia Reckless Driving Attorney that has experience defending drivers in the Virginia General District Courts.