Reckless Driving and Traffic Violations

Tony-Montagna

Attorney Anthony Montagna, III

  • Getting Great Results Since 1993
  • 30+ years of Legal Experience
  • Tough, Trustworthy, and Skilled
  • Many Clients Charged with Reckless Driving with Speeds over 100 MPH
  • Many Clients charged with DUI’s with BAC’s over .20
  • A Reckless Driving and Traffic Defense Lawyer

Montagna Traffic Defense Law

  • Over 175 years of combined legal experience
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Have you been accused of reckless driving or a traffic offense in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Chesapeake, Newport News or anywhere in Virginia? Do not dismiss the serious effect that a traffic violation can have on your driver’s license and your life. A traffic ticket may be a serious criminal charge that can ultimately lead to a suspended driver’s license and possible jail time. Anthony Montagna,  III, a top reckless driving lawyer, has handled thousands of Reckless Driving and Traffic Violations in Norfolk, Newport News, Virginia Beach and throughout Virginia.

Although each case is different and results in one case do not guarantee the same results in other cases, some of Anthony’s impressive results are the following:

  1. Reckless driving, 131 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $150.00 fine
  2. Reckless driving, 146 in a 55 mph zone, small fine and ONLY 5 days to serve on weekends
  3. DUI and Reckless Driving with a B.A.C. of .09 from a blood serum draw at the hospital after a very serious automobile accident with significant personal injuries and property damage: Guilty of only Reckless Driving with NO ACTIVE INCARCERATION 
  4. DUI with a B.A.C. of .24: DISMISSED
  5. DUI and Refusal:  Refusal Nolle Prosequi  (Dismissed without prejudice), DUI amended to Reckless Driving
  6. Reckless driving, 141 in a 55 mph zone, small fine and ONLY 5 days to serve on weekends
  7. Client charged with DUI (Drugs):  GUILTY OF RECKLESS DRIVING
  8. Client charged with DUI: GUILTY OF RECKLESS DRIVING
  9. Client charged with DUI, Refusal, and Revoked Operator’s License: DISMISSED
  10. Client charged with DUI and Refusal:  Client plead to Reckless Driving and refusal charge taken under advisement for one year and to be dismissed if in compliance (REFUSAL CHARGE DISMISSED)
  11. Client, a Naval office, charged with DUI and Refusal: Both charges DISMISSED
  12. DUI-Second Offense:  Client guilty of DUI-First Offense, no active jail time
  13. Client charged with DUI-First Offense and DUI-Second Offense on same day and in front of same Judge: BOTH CHARGES DISMISSED
  14. Client charged with DUI-First Offense.  Client had BAC of .18, which would normally require a mandatory minimum of 5 days in Jail.  ALL JAIL TIME SUSPENDED.
  15. Reckless driving, 131 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $150.00 fine
  16. Reckless driving, 118 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  17. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $250.00 fine
  18. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  19. Reckless driving, Racing:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  20. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $500.00 fine
  21. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  22. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  23. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 65 mph zone: DISMISSED
  24. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  25. Reckless driving, 106 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  26. Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  27. Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  28. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  29. Reckless driving where police officer testified that client’s vehicle crossed lanes of traffic and had vehicle almost cut in half: DISMISSED
  30. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
  31. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
  32. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $300.00 fine
  33. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 30 mph zone: GUILTY OF RECKLESS DRIVING, BUT NO ACTIVE JAIL TIME
  34. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
  35. Reckless driving, 101 mph in a 55 mph zone in Norfolk:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $100.00 fine
  36. Reckless driving where client’s vehicle ran off road, flipped over a number of times, hit trees, ultimately hit a house off the road, and where the police office believed client drove his vehicle over 90 mph: DISMISSED
  37. Reckless driving, client driving a motorcycle at a high rate of speed on the interstate with sudden lane change and driving between vehicles: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  38. Reckless driving, 98 mph in a 60 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  39. Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
  40. Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
  41. Reckless driving, 96 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  42. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  43. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  44. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  45. Reckless driving, 94 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
  46. Reckless driving, 94 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  47. Reckless driving, 93 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 FINE
  48. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  49. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
  50. Reckless driving, 92 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  51. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  52. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  53. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  54. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  55. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  56. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
  57. Reckless driving 86 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
  58. Reckless driving, 86 mph in a 55 mph zone, REDUCED TO SPEEDING
  59. Reckless driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  60. Reckless driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  61. Reckless driving 82 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  62. Reckless driving 82 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  63. Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  64. Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  65. Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
  66. Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  67. Reckless driving 80 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  68. Reckless driving, 79 mph in a 55 mph zone, REDUCED TO SPEEDING
  69. Reckless driving, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone, REDUCED TO SPEEDING
  70. Reckless driving, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone, DISMISSED
  71. Reckless driving 76 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  72. Reckless driving, 72 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
  73. Reckless driving, 74 mph in a 35 mph zone: DISMISSED
  74. Reckless driving, 62 mph in a 35 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  75. Reckless driving, 50 mph in a 25 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
  76. Reckless driving, client driving above 80 mph, tailgating, and switching lanes abruptly: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  77. Reckless driving, client driving above 90 mph on a motorcycle, driving between lanes with vehicles, and driving in a dangerous manner: DISMISSED
  78. Reckless driving:  DISMISSED
  79. Reckless driving:  DISMISSED
  80. Reckless driving:  DISMISSED
  81. Reckless driving: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, 19 MILES OVER THE SPEED LIMIT
  82. Reckless Driving: DISMISSED
  83. Reckless Driving: DISMISSED
  84. Reckless Driving: DISMISSED
  85. Fifth Offense Drive on Suspended/Revoked License: DISMISSED
  86. Drive on Suspended/Revoked License: DISMISSED
  87. Drive on Suspended/Revoked License: DISMISSED
  88. Drive on Suspended/Revoked License: DISMISSED

Challenging Reckless Driving and Traffic Violations in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News, Hampton, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Isle of Wight, Southampton County, Northampton County and All of Virginia

Anthony is willing to travel any where in Virginia to represent you in Court.  Additionally, he welcomes the opportunity to challenge your charge of reckless driving in court.

Bio:

At the Norfolk and Newport News, Virginia, law firm of Anthony Montagna, L.L.P., Anthony Montagna has helped countless drivers save their driver’s license and freedom after receiving a traffic ticket or warrant of arrest.  Anthony will sit down with you and explain all aspects of your charge, including the elements and penalties.

With Anthony L. Montagna, III, you can be confident that you have an experienced, professional family, traffic and criminal attorney on your side. Anthony will fight to protect you and your family. He knows that every case is important to you, and he will battle for you in court.

Anthony was born on August 19, 1968 at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. After several months, Anthony and his family moved to Norfolk, Virginia, his father’s home town.

Anthony graduated from Norfolk Academy in 1986.  After graduation, Anthony attended and graduated from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.  

At the University of Richmond, Anthony was awarded Intermediate Honors and was a proud member of the the Dean’s List. After graduating from the University of Richmond, Anthony attended and graduated from The University of Akron School of Law in 1993. Upon graduating from law school, Anthony joined his father as a partner at Montagna & Montagna, P.C.

In his free time, Anthony enjoys travelling, reading, watching and playing sports, and spending time with his family.  He particularly enjoys spending time with his daughter, Phoebe, who is 18 and attends Hollins University.

Former Partner at Montagna & Montagna, P.C.

As a partner at Montagna & Montagna, P.C., Anthony assisted individuals in many fields of law.  Over the years, Anthony has handled bankruptcy, debt collection, worker’s compensation, personal injury, family law, DUI and traffic, security clearance, criminal, and corporation cases.

Son of a Captain, USNR:

As the son of an attorney who served his country proudly on active duty and in the reserves in the United States Navy Jag Corps, Anthony has the necessary experience and knowledge to ensure you get the results that you want. He has practiced law for almost 25 years and is well known for his knowledge of the law and familiarity with the judges in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News, and all of Hampton Roads.

Three Convenient Locations:

Norfolk, VA:

425 Monticello Avenue, Suite A,
Norfolk, VA 23510

757-625-3500

Newport News, VA:

4302 Huntington Avenue, Suite A
Newport News, VA 23607

757-625-3500 or 757-622-8173

Virginia Beach, VA:

One Columbus Center, Ste. 600, PMB 025
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

757-625-3500 or 757-622-8056

To be successful in court, it is important to hire the right law firm and attorney.  The lawyers at Anthony Montagna have the experience and knowledge of the law to help you get the results you want.  When you have serious legal matter, call the skilled reckless driving and traffic violation lawyers  at Anthony Montagna and benefit from their over 175 years of combined legal experience.

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Anthony Montagna has been providing excellent legal representation for over 27 years.  When you hire Anthony, you can be confident that your case will be my top priority.  You will also have the comfort of knowing that your lawyer is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.

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Many people fail to appreciate the severity of traffic tickets and simply pay the fine. When you pay a fine, you are pleading guilty to a traffic charge.

If you plead guilty without consulting an experienced criminal defense attorney, you may be throwing away valid defenses to unsubstantiated charges.

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Anthony Montagna, III, a top reckless driving and traffic violation lawyer

Anthony Montagna handles reckless driving and traffic violations in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, and all of Hampton Roads.  No case is too simple or too difficult for us to handle.  We have payment plans and allow reasonable down payments.

There are ways for you to challenge a traffic violation or speeding ticket successfully. Many times, these tickets can be beaten on a “technicality” or other procedural issue. The issues you need to look for are technical in nature, making it imperative that you hire an experienced criminal and traffic defense attorney.

Areas I Serve:

  • NORFOLK
  • NEWPORT NEWS
  • HAMPTON
  • VIRGINIA BEACH
  • CHESAPEAKE
  • SUFFOLK
  • NEW KENT COUNTY
  • WILLIAMSBURG/JAMES CITY COUNTY
  • YORK COUNTY
  • ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
  • SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
  • ACCOMACK COUNTY
  • NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
  • PORTSMOUTH

We have successfully handled the cases of countless people in Virginia who were charged with crimes and moving violations such as:

  • Speeding
  • Reckless driving, including obstructed driving, failure to signal, drag racing and aggressive driving
  • Driving a vehicle with inadequate brakes, lights or signals
  • Driving with a revoked or suspended license
  • Driving without insurance
  • Habitual offender
  • Leaving the scene of an accident / hit and run accidents
  • Disregarding a traffic sign / failure to stop
  • Driving Under the Influence

We also provide aggressive representation for individuals charged with DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE / DUI. Whatever your traffic violations charges — DUI, reckless driving, driving on a suspended or revoked license — it is essential that you hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer to defend you.

What are the Intoxicated Related Offenses?

Driving While intoxicated Section 18.2-266 Five ways to convict:

  1. While a person has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more by weight by volume or 0.08 grams or more per 210 liters of breath as indicated by a chemical test administered as provided under Article
  2. While under the influence of alcohol
  3. While under the influence of any narcotic or self administered intoxicant or drug to which it impairs the person’s ability to drive safely.
  4. While a person is under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs that impairs his ability to operate a motor vehicle.
  5. While such a person has a blood concentration of any of the following substances at a level that is equal to or greater than 0.02 milligrams of cocaine per liter of blood, 0.1 milligrams of methamphetamine per liter of blood, 0.01 milligrams of phencyclidine per liter of blood, or 0.1 milligrams of 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine per liter of blood.

First Offense

  • A class I misdemeanor, up to 12 months in jail and a $2500.00 fine, with a mandatory minimum fine of $250.00. If the defendant’s BAC is at least .15 but less than .20, the defendant must serve a mandatory minimum sentence of five days. If the BAC is .20 or higher, the defendant must serve a mandatory minimum 10 day jail sentence.
  • Defendant must complete Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP), if ordered.
  • Suspension of driver’s license for 12 months, with court discretion for a restricted driver’s license.
  • If the BAC was .15 or more, installation of an ignition interlock system is mandated for a minimum of six months on any vehicle registered to or owned by the defendant.

Second Offense:

  • Within 5 years: a Class I misdemeanor and a mandatory minimum fine of $500 and a jail sentence not less than one month, with a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 20 days; if the BAC is greater than .15 but less than .20, an additional 10 days is added to the mandatory minimum sentence; if the BAC is .20 or greater, the additional mandatory jail sentence is 20 days.
  • Within 5 to 10 years: a Class I misdemeanor and a mandatory minimum fine of $500.00 and a jail sentence of not less than one month with a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 10 days; if the BAC is greater than .15 but less than .20, the defendant must serve an additional mandatory jail sentence of 10 days and the total mandatory fine is $1000.00; if the BAC is .20 or greater, the defendant must serve an additional mandatory jail sentence of 20 days and the total mandatory fine is $1000.00.
  • Driver’s license suspended for three years.
  • Restricted license may be obtained after four months, if second offense occurred between 5 and 10 years ago.
  • Restricted license may be obtained after 1 year if second offense is within 5 years.
  • All restricted licenses require ignition interlock system for a period of time not to exceed the period of license suspension and restriction, but not less than 6 months.

Third Offense within 10 years:

  • A Class VI felony, up to 5 years in the penitentiary and a $2,500.00 fine
  • If third offense is within 5 years, mandatory minimum $1,000.00 fine and mandatory minimum jail sentence of 6 months.
  • Mandatory minimum jail sentence of 90 days, if not within 5 years.
  • Indefinite license suspension.

Fourth or Subsequent Offense within 10 years:

  • Class VI felony, mandatory minimum sentence of 1 year and $1,000.00 fine.

What are Some of the Reckless Driving Offenses?

I. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-852

Irrespective of the maximum speeds permitted by law, any person who drives a vehicle on any highway recklessly or at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person shall be guilty of reckless driving.

 II. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-853

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who drives a vehicle which is not under proper control or which has inadequate or improperly adjusted brakes on any highway in the Commonwealth.

III. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-854

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who, while driving a vehicle, overtakes and passes another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, on or approaching the crest of a grade or on or approaching a curve in the highway, where the driver’s view along the highway is obstructed, except where the overtaking vehicle is being operated on a highway having two or more designated lanes of roadway for each direction of travel or on a designated one-way roadway or highway.

 IV. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-855

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who drives a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such number of persons, as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle or to interfere with the driver’s control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.

V. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-856

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who passes or attempts to pass two other vehicles abreast, moving in the same direction, except on highways having separate roadways of three or more lanes for each direction of travel, or on designated one-way streets or highways. This section shall not apply, however, to a motor vehicle passing two other vehicles when one or both of such other vehicles is a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped; nor shall this section apply to a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped passing two other vehicles.

VI. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-857

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who drives any motor vehicle so as to be abreast of another vehicle in a lane designed for one vehicle, or drives any motor vehicle so as to travel abreast of any other vehicle traveling in a lane designed for one vehicle. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit two two-wheeled motorcycles from traveling abreast while traveling in a lane designated for one vehicle. In addition, this section shall not apply to (i) any validly authorized parade, motorcade, or motorcycle escort; (ii) a motor vehicle traveling in the same lane of traffic as a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped; nor shall it apply to (iii) any vehicle when lawfully overtaking and passing one or more vehicles traveling in the same direction in a separate lane.

VII. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-858

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who overtakes or passes any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction at any railroad grade crossing or at any intersection of highways unless such vehicles are being operated on a highway having two or more designated lanes of roadway for each direction of travel or unless such intersection is designated and marked as a passing zone or on a designated one-way street or highway, or while pedestrians are passing or about to pass in front of either of such vehicles, unless permitted so to do by a traffic light or law-enforcement officer.

VIII. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-859

A person driving a motor vehicle shall stop such vehicle when approaching, from any direction, any school bus which is stopped on any highway, private road or school driveway for the purpose of taking on or discharging children, the elderly, or mentally or physically handicapped persons, and shall remain stopped until all the persons are clear of the highway, private road or school driveway and the bus is put in motion; any person violating the foregoing is guilty of reckless driving. The driver of a vehicle, however, need not stop when approaching a school bus if the school bus is stopped on the other roadway of a divided highway, on an access road, or on a driveway when the other roadway, access road, or driveway is separated from the roadway on which he is driving by a physical barrier or an unpaved area. The driver of a vehicle also need not stop when approaching a school bus which is loading or discharging passengers from or onto property immediately adjacent to a school if the driver is directed by a law-enforcement officer or other duly authorized uniformed school crossing guard to pass the school bus. This section shall apply to school buses which are equipped with warning devices prescribed in § 46.2-1090 and are painted yellow with the words “School Bus” in black letters at least eight inches high on the front and rear thereof. Only school buses which are painted yellow and equipped with the required lettering and warning devices shall be identified as school buses.

The testimony of the school bus driver, the supervisor of school buses or a law-enforcement officer that the vehicle was yellow, conspicuously marked as a school bus, and equipped with warning devices as prescribed in § 46.2-1090 is prima facie evidence that the vehicle is a school bus.

IX. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-860

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who fails to give adequate and timely signals of intention to turn, partly turn, slow down, or stop, as required by Article 6 (§ 46.2-848 et seq.) of this chapter.

X. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-861

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who exceeds a reasonable speed under the circumstances and traffic conditions existing at the time, regardless of any posted speed limit.

XI. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-862

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who drives a motor vehicle on the highways in the Commonwealth (i) at a speed of twenty miles per hour or more in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit or (ii) in excess of eighty miles per hour regardless of the applicable maximum speed limit.

XII. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-863

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who fails to bring his vehicle to a stop immediately before entering a highway from a side road when there is traffic approaching on such highway within 500 feet of such point of entrance, unless (i) a “Yield Right-of-Way” sign is posted or (ii) where such sign is posted, fails, upon entering such highway, to yield the right-of-way to the driver of a vehicle approaching on such highway from either direction.

 XIII. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-864

A person is guilty of reckless driving who operates any motor vehicle at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person:

1. On any driveway or premises of a church, school, recreational facility, or business or governmental property open to the public; or

2. On the premises of any industrial establishment providing parking space for customers,

3. On any highway under construction or not yet open to the public.

When you are charged with reckless driving, it is important to be aware that you are facing a class one misdemeanor, which involves up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500.00 fine.  It is always important to hire a highly skilled and successful lawyer like Anthony Montagna, III or any of his partners.  Anthony routinely obtains great results, when representing an individual charged with reckless driving, speeding, driving on a suspended operator’s license, DUI, or any other traffic offense in Norfolk, Newport News, Virginia Beach or any where in Hampton Roads.  As a Norfolk reckless driving lawyer, Anthony has the confidence and skill to negotiate on your behalf and to defend you on any traffic violation.

What are Some of the Revoked License and Suspended License Offenses?

I. 46.2-301. Driving while license, permit, or privilege to drive suspended or revoked

A. In addition to any other penalty provided by this section, any motor vehicle administratively impounded or immobilized under the provisions of § 46.2-301.1 may, in the discretion of the court, be impounded or immobilized for an additional period of up to 90 days upon conviction of an offender for driving while his driver’s license, learner’s permit, or privilege to drive a motor vehicle has been suspended or revoked for (i) a violation of § 18.2-36.1, 18.2-51.4, 18.2-266, 18.2-272, or 46.2-341.24 or a substantially similar ordinance or law in any other jurisdiction or (ii) driving after adjudication as an habitual offender, where such adjudication was based in whole or in part on an alcohol-related offense, or where such person’s license has been administratively suspended under the provisions of § 46.2-391.2. However, if, at the time of the violation, the offender was driving a motor vehicle owned by another person, the court shall have no jurisdiction over such motor vehicle but may order the impoundment or immobilization of a motor vehicle owned solely by the offender at the time of arrest. All costs of impoundment or immobilization, including removal or storage expenses, shall be paid by the offender prior to the release of his motor vehicle.

B. Except as provided in §§ 46.2-304 and 46.2-357, no resident or nonresident (i) whose driver’s license, learner’s permit, or privilege to drive a motor vehicle has been suspended or revoked or (ii) who has been directed not to drive by any court or by the Commissioner, or (iii) who has been forbidden, as prescribed by operation of any statute of the Commonwealth or a substantially similar ordinance of any county, city or town, to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth shall thereafter drive any motor vehicle or any self-propelled machinery or equipment on any highway in the Commonwealth until the period of such suspension or revocation has terminated or the privilege has been reinstated or a restricted license is issued pursuant to subsection E. A clerk’s notice of suspension of license for failure to pay fines or costs given in accordance with § 46.2-395 shall be sufficient notice for the purpose of maintaining a conviction under this section. For the purposes of this section, the phrase “motor vehicle or any self-propelled machinery or equipment” shall not include mopeds.

C. A violation of subsection B is a Class 1 misdemeanor. A third or subsequent offense occurring within a 10-year period shall include a mandatory minimum term of confinement in jail of 10 days. However, the court shall not be required to impose a mandatory minimum term of confinement in any case where a motor vehicle is operated in violation of this section in a situation of apparent extreme emergency which requires such operation to save life or limb.

D. Upon a violation of subsection B, the court shall suspend the person’s license or privilege to drive a motor vehicle for the same period for which it had been previously suspended or revoked. In the event the person violated subsection B by driving during a period of suspension or revocation which was not for a definite period of time, the court shall suspend the person’s license, permit or privilege to drive for an additional period not to exceed 90 days, to commence upon the expiration of the previous suspension or revocation or to commence immediately if the previous suspension or revocation has expired.

E. Any person who is otherwise eligible for a restricted license may petition each court that suspended his license pursuant to subsection D for authorization for a restricted license, provided that the period of time for which the license was suspended by the court pursuant to subsection D, if measured from the date of conviction, has expired, even though the suspension itself has not expired. A court may, for good cause shown, authorize the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue a restricted license for any of the purposes set forth in subsection E of § 18.2-271.1. No restricted license shall be issued unless each court that issued a suspension of the person’s license pursuant to subsection D authorizes the Department to issue a restricted license. Any restricted license issued pursuant to this subsection shall be in effect until the expiration of any and all suspensions issued pursuant to subsection D, except that it shall automatically terminate upon the expiration, cancellation, suspension, or revocation of the person’s license or privilege to drive for any other cause. No restricted license issued pursuant to this subsection shall permit a person to operate a commercial motor vehicle as defined in the Commercial Driver’s License Act (§ 46.2-341.1 et seq.). The court shall forward to the Commissioner a copy of its authorization entered pursuant to this subsection, which shall specifically enumerate the restrictions imposed and contain such information regarding the person to whom such a license is issued as is reasonably necessary to identify the person. The court shall also provide a copy of its authorization to the person, who may not operate a motor vehicle until receipt from the Commissioner of a restricted license. A copy of the restricted license issued by the Commissioner shall be carried at all times while operating a motor vehicle.

F. Any person who operates a motor vehicle or any self-propelled machinery or equipment in violation of the terms of a restricted license issued pursuant to subsection E of § 18.2-271.1 is not guilty of a violation of this section but is guilty of a violation of § 18.2-272.

II.  § 46.2-301.1. Administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses; judicial impoundment upon conviction; penalty for permitting violation with one’s vehicle

A. The motor vehicle being driven by any person (i) whose driver’s license, learner’s permit or privilege to drive a motor vehicle has been suspended or revoked for a violation of § 18.2-51.4 or 18.2-272 or driving while under the influence in violation of § 18.2-266, 46.2-341.24 or a substantially similar ordinance or law in any other jurisdiction; (ii) driving after adjudication as an habitual offender, where such adjudication was based in whole or in part on an alcohol-related offense, or where such person’s license has been administratively suspended under the provisions of § 46.2-391.2; (iii) driving after such person’s driver’s license, learner’s permit or privilege to drive a motor vehicle has been suspended or revoked for unreasonable refusal of tests in violation of § 18.2-268.3, 46.2-341.26:3 or a substantially similar ordinance or law in any other jurisdiction; or (iv) driving without an operator’s license in violation of § 46.2-300 having been previously convicted of such offense or a substantially similar ordinance of any county, city, or town or law in any other jurisdiction shall be impounded or immobilized by the arresting law-enforcement officer at the time the person is arrested for driving after his driver’s license, learner’s permit or privilege to drive has been so revoked or suspended or for driving without an operator’s license in violation of § 46.2-300 having been previously convicted of such offense or a substantially similar ordinance of any county, city, or town or law in any other jurisdiction. The impoundment or immobilization for a violation of clauses (i) through (iii) shall be for a period of 30 days. The period of impoundment or immobilization for a violation of clause (iv) shall be until the offender obtains a valid operator’s license pursuant to § 46.2-300 or three days, whichever is less. In the event that the offender obtains a valid operator’s license at any time during the three-day impoundment period and presents such license to the court, the court shall authorize the release of the vehicle upon payment of all reasonable costs of impoundment or immobilization to the person holding the vehicle.

The provisions of this section as to the offense described in clause (iv) of this subsection shall not apply to a person who drives a motor vehicle with no operator’s license (i) whose license has been expired for less than one year prior to the offense or (ii) who is under 18 years of age at the time of the offense. The arresting officer, acting on behalf of the Commonwealth, shall serve notice of the impoundment upon the arrested person. The notice shall include information on the person’s right to petition for review of the impoundment pursuant to subsection B. A copy of the notice of impoundment shall be delivered to the magistrate and thereafter promptly forwarded to the clerk of the general district court of the jurisdiction where the arrest was made. Transmission of the notice may be by electronic means.

At least five days prior to the expiration of the period of impoundment imposed pursuant to this section or § 46.2-301, the clerk shall provide the offender with information on the location of the motor vehicle and how and when the vehicle will be released; however, for a violation of clause (iv) above, such information shall be provided at the time of arrest.

All reasonable costs of impoundment or immobilization, including removal and storage expenses, shall be paid by the offender prior to the release of his motor vehicle. Notwithstanding the above, where the arresting law-enforcement officer discovers that the vehicle was being rented or leased from a vehicle renting or leasing company, the officer shall not impound the vehicle or continue the impoundment but shall notify the rental or leasing company that the vehicle is available for pickup and shall notify the clerk if the clerk has previously been notified of the impoundment.

B. Any driver who is the owner of the motor vehicle that is impounded or immobilized under subsection A may, during the period of the impoundment, petition the general district court of the jurisdiction in which the arrest was made to review that impoundment. The court shall review the impoundment within the same time period as the court hears an appeal from an order denying bail or fixing terms of bail or terms of recognizance, giving this matter precedence over all other matters on its docket. If the person proves to the court by a preponderance of the evidence that the arresting law-enforcement officer did not have probable cause for the arrest, or that the magistrate did not have probable cause to issue the warrant, the court shall rescind the impoundment. Upon rescission, the motor vehicle shall be released and the Commonwealth shall pay or reimburse the person for all reasonable costs of impoundment or immobilization, including removal or storage costs paid or incurred by him. Otherwise, the court shall affirm the impoundment. If the person requesting the review fails to appear without just cause, his right to review shall be waived.

The court’s findings are without prejudice to the person contesting the impoundment or to any other potential party as to any proceedings, civil or criminal, and shall not be evidence in any proceedings, civil or criminal.

C. The owner or co-owner of any motor vehicle impounded or immobilized under subsection A who was not the driver at the time of the violation may petition the general district court in the jurisdiction where the violation occurred for the release of his motor vehicle. The motor vehicle shall be released if the owner or co-owner proves by a preponderance of the evidence that he (i) did not know that the offender’s driver’s license was suspended or revoked when he authorized the offender to drive such motor vehicle; (ii) did not know that the offender had no operator’s license and that the operator had been previously convicted of driving a motor vehicle without an operator’s license in violation of § 46.2-300 or a substantially similar ordinance of any county, city, or town or law in any other jurisdiction when he authorized the offender to drive such motor vehicle; or (iii) did not consent to the operation of the motor vehicle by the offender. If the owner proves by a preponderance of the evidence that his immediate family has only one motor vehicle and will suffer a substantial hardship if that motor vehicle is impounded or immobilized for the period of impoundment that otherwise would be imposed pursuant to this section, the court, in its discretion, may release the vehicle after some period of less than such impoundment period.

D. Notwithstanding any provision of this section, a subsequent dismissal or acquittal of the charge of driving without an operator’s license or of driving on a suspended or revoked license shall result in an immediate rescission of the impoundment or immobilization provided in subsection A. Upon rescission, the motor vehicle shall be released and the Commonwealth shall pay or reimburse the person for all reasonable costs of impoundment or immobilization, including removal or storage costs, incurred or paid by him.

E. Any person who knowingly authorizes the operation of a motor vehicle by (i) a person he knows has had his driver’s license, learner’s permit or privilege to drive a motor vehicle suspended or revoked for any of the reasons set forth in subsection A or (ii) a person who he knows has no operator’s license and who he knows has been previously convicted of driving a motor vehicle without an operator’s license in violation of § 46.2-300 or a substantially similar ordinance of any county, city, or town or law in any other jurisdiction shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

F. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section or § 46.2-301, nothing in this section shall impede or infringe upon a valid lienholder’s rights to cure a default under an existing security agreement. Furthermore, such lienholder shall not be liable for any cost of impoundment or immobilization, including removal or storage expenses which may accrue pursuant to the provisions of this section or § 46.2-301. In the event a lienholder repossesses or removes a vehicle from storage pursuant to an existing security agreement, the Commonwealth shall pay all reasonable costs of impoundment or immobilization, including removal and storage expenses, to any person or entity providing such services to the Commonwealth, except to the extent such costs or expenses have already been paid by the offender to such person or entity. Such payment shall be made within seven calendar days after a request is made by such person or entity to the Commonwealth for payment. Nothing herein, however, shall relieve the offender from liability to the Commonwealth for reimbursement or payment of all such reasonable costs and expenses.

III. § 46.2-302. Driving while restoration of license is contingent on furnishing proof of financial responsibility

No resident or nonresident (i) whose driver’s license or learner’s permit has been suspended or revoked by any court or by the Commissioner or by operation of law, pursuant to the provisions of this title or of § 18.2-271, or who has been disqualified pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia Commercial Driver’s License Act (§ 46.2-341.1 et seq.), or (ii) who has been forbidden as prescribed by law by the Commissioner, the State Corporation Commission, the Commissioner of Highways, or the Superintendent of State Police, to drive a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth shall drive any motor vehicle in the Commonwealth during any period wherein the restoration of license or privilege is contingent upon the furnishing of proof of financial responsibility, unless he has given proof of financial responsibility in the manner provided in Article 15 (§ 46.2-435 et seq.) of Chapter 3 of this title. Any person who drives a motor vehicle on the roads of the Commonwealth and has furnished proof of financial responsibility but who has failed to pay a reinstatement fee, shall be tried under § 46.2-300.

A first offense violation of this section shall constitute a Class 2 misdemeanor. A second or subsequent violation of this section shall constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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