Fairfax Reckless Driving

Fairfax reckless driving is considered as a Class 1 misdemeanor charge that is punishable by jail time of up to 12 months. You can be fined by as much as $2,500, and you may lose driving privileges for a six-month period. In addition to these, you can be arrested and your vehicle may be impounded.

Forms of Fairfax reckless driving include: driving at speeds of over 20 mph beyond the limit; driving in a manner that endangers others; passing a properly-equipped school bus that is at a stop; overtaking emergency vehicles; racing on streets and private properties; driving with improper brakes; driving too fast for what traffic conditions would allow; passing vehicles at grades or crests; overloading the vehicle causing the driver to lose control; passing vehicles at railroad crossings; failing to use proper signals; failing to yield when on a merging highway; passing abreast vehicles; driving abreast a vehicle in single-lane street; and driving over 80 mph. reckless driving can also occur in parking lots just as long as the driver was driving in such a way that it was a danger to persons and properties. 

Possible defenses

It's not unusual for people to be surprised when they are charged with Fairfax reckless driving. Many will tell you that they thought they were just being given a speeding ticket instead or any other minor charge, not reckless driving. So when the case is brought to court, if cases can't be dropped altogether, the next best thing is to have the charges reduced. Here are some defenses that can be used:

• clean driving record;
  
• emergency situation;
  
• calibration issues with the speedometer and radar;
  
• improperly marked school buses and emergency vehicles;
  
• wet pavement;
  
• passing was not done on a crest or grade;
  
• presence of a physical barrier between the school bus and you;
  
• racing was permitted by the owner;
  
• pacing issues;
  
• accidents don't equal reckless driving;
  
• a highway is equipped with several driving lanes; and
  
• non awareness of vehicle defects.

To your rescue

The Law Offices of Michael A. Pignone is your best bet when you're charged with Fairfax reckless driving. With over 12 years of experience in private practice, we've defended thousands of criminal cases ranging from reckless driving and DUIs to murders. Specifically, we cater to clients in the North Virginia area, including the counties of Fauquier, Prince William, Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, Spotsylavnia, Culpeper, and Warrenton, as well as the cities of Haymarket, Manassas, Quantico, Dumfries, Manassas Park, and Vienna.

To get started, you can avail of a free consultation by calling (703) 330-3200 or filling at an online form in this web site. If you want to have your consultation in person instead, feel free to drop by our office.

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