RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYERS SUFFOLK VA

ATTORNEY ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III

• MILITARY, UNION, TEACHER, STUDENT, RETIRED, AND FIRST RESPONDER DISCOUNTS

• SPECIALIZES IN DEFENDING RECKLESS DRIVING CASES IN SUFFOLK, VA

• MANY CLIENTS CHARGED WITH SPEEDS OVER 105 MPH AND HAS REPRESENTED A NUMBER OF CLIENTS WITH SPEEDS OVER 130 MPH

• WINNING RECKLESS DRIVING CASES IN SUFFOLK, VA SINCE 1993

• PROVIDES HONEST AND STRAIGHTFORWARD ADVICE

• KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT RECKLESS DRIVING DEFENSES FOR CASES IN SUFFOLK, VA

• CONSULTED AND QUOTED BY REPORTERS WITH THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

• FREE CONSULTATION

• YOUR “GO TO RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYER” FOR CASES IN SUFFOLK, VA

• THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS IN NORFOLK, NEWPORT NEWS, AND VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

• 757-625-3500

• FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE SOME OF MY GOOGLE REVIEWS

MONTAGNA’S TRAFFIC DEFENSE LAW TEAM

• 125 + YEARS OF COMBINED LEGAL EXPERIENCE AT THE FIRM

• WE KNOW THE LAW

• TRUSTED AND VALUED REPRESENTATION

• PAYMENT PLANS

• WE PUT THE CLIENT FIRST IN CASES INVOLVING RECKLESS DRIVING IN SUFFOLK, VA

• EXPERIENCED RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYERS FOR CASES IN SUFFOLK, VA

SOME OF ATTORNEY MONTAGNA’S RESULTS 

Although every case is different, no two cases are the same, and a result in one case does not guarantee the same result in every case or predict the result of a different case, Anthony has obtained great results in Suffolk, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and throughout VA.

Some of Anthony’s case results are the following:

1. Reckless driving, 131 mph in a 55 mph zone in Norfolk:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $150.00 fine
2. Reckless driving, 116 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 fine
3. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone in Norfolk:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $250.00 fine
4. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
5. Reckless driving, Racing:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
6. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone in Norfolk:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $500.00 fine
7. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
8. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 65 mph zone: DISMISSED
9. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
10. Reckless driving, 106 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
11. Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
12. Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
13. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
14. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
15. Reckless driving where police officer testified that client’s vehicle crossed lanes of traffic and had vehicle almost cut in half: DISMISSED
16. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
17. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
18. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
19. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $300.00 fine
20. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $300.00 fine
21. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 30 mph zone: GUILTY OF RECKLESS DRIVING WITH NO ACTIVE JAIL TIME
22. Reckless driving, 101 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $100.00 fine
23. Reckless driving, 101 mph in a 55 mph zone:  DISMISSED
24. 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
25. Reckless driving, 98 mph in a 60 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
26. Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
27. Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
28. Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
29. Reckless driving, 96 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
30. Reckless driving, 96 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
31. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
32. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
33. Reckless driving, 94 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
34. Reckless driving, 94 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
35. Reckless driving, 93 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
36. Reckless driving, 93 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 FINE
37. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
38. Reckless driving, 92 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
39. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
40. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
41. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
42. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
43. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
44. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
45. Reckless driving, 89 mph in a 55 mph zone, REDUCED TO SPEEDING
46. Reckless driving 86 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
47. Reckless driving 85 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
48. Reckless driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
49. Reckless driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
50. Reckless driving 82 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
51. Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
52. Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
53. Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
54. Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
55. Reckless driving 80 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
56. Reckless driving, 79 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO SPEEDING
57. Reckless driving, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
58. Reckless driving 76 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
59. Reckless driving, 72 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
60. Reckless driving, 68 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
61. Reckless driving, 67 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
62. Reckless driving, 62 mph in a 35 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
63. Reckless driving, 53 mph in a 25 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
64. Reckless driving, 53 mph in a 25 mph zone: DISMISSED
65. Reckless driving, 50 mph in a 25 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION

WHAT SOME CLIENTS SAY ABOUT ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III

• “I would like to thank Mr. Anthony Montagna for all that he did for me. It was a pleasure working with him. He truly values and loves his clients. I like the fact that he keeps in communication with his clients. I had a reckless driving ticket that was reduced to improper driving. He is an excellent lawyer and knows exactly what he is doing in his expertise. I highly, highly recommend him to anyone.”
• “Thanks to Mr. Anthony Montagna and his team for getting my case dismissed today. I really appreciate it”
• “I had a reckless driving case today doing 95 in a 60 and added with unsafe lane change. He helped me walk out with a $100 fine before court costs. I highly recommend Mr. Montagna to be your lawyer and I highly recommend you do the stuff he requests you do to. It’ll help you out a lot. I would hire him again in a heart beat. Thank you Mr. Anthony Montagna for helping me with my reckless driving case”
• “Anthony Montagna is absolutely one of the best if not THE BEST lawyer for reckless driving, I chose him because he had great reviews and when we sat down and talked he showed me all that I needed to get done and showed that he cared. He is very concise and aggressive and represents you in the best way possible. I had a reckless driving ticket from going 92/65 and he got it dropped to a defective equipment violation. He represented me in the very best way possible and was very quick and informative about the whole process. I wish I could give more stars, if you have a reckless driving charge, this is the guy.”
• “Mr. Montagna represented me today and achieved the best possible outcome….dismissal of charges! My case was Reckless Driving (91 in a 65) along I-64. As a military service member and VA non-resident, I was unaware of the seriousness of a RD charge (class I misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 yr in jail and $2500 fine). Following charges I consulted with 4 different lawyers and decided to go with Anthony because of his approach during our consult. He emphasized the seriousness of the charge, made no guarantees regarding an outcome, and described to me in detail what our defense strategy should be on the day in court. He outlined a series of tasks I should complete prior to the court appearance that would give me the best possible chance at a favorable outcome. I quickly related with his candor and demeanor, and felt early in our consult the comfort in a lawyer that I was looking for. I followed his recommendations to the detail and went well above the community service hours he initially recommended (when it comes to community service, clearly more is better)! Mr. Montagna and his staff were extremely responsive whenever I had questions! I think I appreciated that part the most because this entire situation proved rather stressful considering I had absolutely no experience with the judicial system before this experience. His performance in court was just as impressive! He presented my defense with calm and poise. He guided me through a line of questioning before the Judge that displayed that I both took the charges seriously and worked hard to atone. The experience overall was rather humbling, and I appreciate greatly Anthony’s representation throughout!! If you find yourself in a bind, you’d do well to give Mr. Montagna a call!”
• “Fantastic experience. Mr.  Montagna was transparent throughout the entire process & answered all my questions with confidence and positivity. He was professional start to finish & is a man of his word. Couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.
• “Anthony Montagna was a huge help, He took his time and spoke personally with me on my case and he got me the best results on my case. I highly recommend!!”

HIGHLY RATED LAWYER

When you go to court for a speeding ticket or reckless driving in Suffolk, VA, it is important to have a highly recommended and rated attorney, like Anthony.  Anthony has over 180 Five Star GOOGLE, AVVO and Findlaw reviews.

COMMITMENT TO MY SUFFOLK, VA RECKLESS DRIVING AND TRAFFIC CLIENTS

“Practicing law since 1993, I know each case is different, and I provide personalized attention for each of my Suffolk, VA reckless driving clients,” says Anthony. “I am committed  to providing my clients with zealous and skillful representation. I know that my client’s case is a serious concern, and I treat every client like I would want my family treated by my colleagues. I am here to guide you through the complexities of your Suffolk, VA reckless driving or traffic case and to provide you simple, straightforward answers to your questions.”

BIO OF ATTORNEY ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III

• 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 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.
• 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 21 and attends Hollins University.

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 over 31 years and is well known for his knowledge of the law and familiarity with the judges in Suffolk, VA.

STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS

Anthony Montagna, III, and the lawyers at his firm are elite Reckless Driving Lawyers in Suffolk, VA.  As a Suffolk, Virginia reckless driving lawyer, who is familiar with the federal and state courts, Anthony Montagna, III and the lawyers at the firm know how to obtain great court results in court.

When you go to court in Suffolk, VA for a reckless driving charge, you need to understand that it requires the use of common sense, and it is important to hire a lawyer who practices in Suffolk, VA and is an expert in defending reckless driving cases.  Anthony knows that it is important to fight for your clients in criminal and traffic matters.  No case is too complex or too simple.

When you may go to jail for a reckless driving charge or any traffic violation in Suffolk, Virginia, call the elite Suffolk, VA reckless driving lawyers at Montagna Traffic Defense Law Firm.  Our phone number is 757-625-3500, and help is only a phone call away.

A+ RATED BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

Anthony Montagna, III,  is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.   Many of our clients are locals, union workers, students, teachers, vacationers, and military men and women.

Our fees are reasonable, and we offer military, student, union, and senior discounts.  When you need an experienced and compassionate lawyer in for a reckless driving, DUI or any traffic violation, contact Anthony Montagna, III, a proven winner. Anthony will utilize his 31 years of experience in thinking “outside of the box” to achieve the most favorable disposition.

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 757-622-8173

With Anthony L. Montagna, III, you can be confident that you have an experienced, Suffolk reckless driving lawyer 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 and the lawyers at the firm are experienced reckless driving and speeding ticket lawyers for cases in Suffolk, VA.

The Suffolk, VA reckless driving and traffic violation lawyers at the firm have over 125 years of combined legal experience. When you want tough, trial tested reckless driving lawyers in Suffolk, VA call Anthony and the lawyers at his firm at 757-625-3500.

On the Southside, we are conveniently located at 425 Monticello Avenue, Suite A, Norfolk, Virginia 23510 and at One Columbus Center, Suite 600, PMB 025, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.  To serve our peninsula clients, our office is located at 4302 Huntington Avenue, Suite A, Newport News, VA.

AS RECKLESS DRIVING DEFENSE SPECIALISTS, WE KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RADAR AND LIDAR

MICROWAVE RADAR TECHNOLOGY

What is RADAR? It is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging Technologies.  When a police officer operates RADAR, he is using a device that emits a continuous wave that is unmodulated , and it registers reflections or “echoes” from vehicles that are moving.  When a vehicle travels, reflections occur that are frequency shifted.  Faster cars have greater frequency shifts.

Moving RADAR is more involved than stationary RADAR. Generally, the frequency reflection of the  target is shifted by the relative speed of the target vehicle and the moving RADAR.  To determine the target vehicle’s relative speed,  you add the target vehicle’s and police officer’s vehicle’s speeds that are being operated in opposite directions on the roadway or when the target vehicle and patrol car are being operated in the same direction, you determine the difference between the speed of the target vehicle and speed of the police car.

PROBLEMS WITH RADAR

1. MOVING RADAR IN POLICE CAR SUDDENLY CHANGES SPEED
2. Radio Frequency Interference
3. Field disturbance Sensors
4. Mechanical Interference
5. Natural Interference
6. Unintentional Forms of Radiation
7. Operator Error
8. Multiple Vehicles in the RADAR Beam

LASER TECHNOLOGY

LASER is an an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emissions of Radiation.  LADAR’s, Laser Detection and Ranging, and LIDAR’s, Light Detection and Ranging, are different types of laser technology.  To measure the target range, the laser device transmits pulsed laser light.  Additionally, the laser device must be stationary.  A minimum of two pulses from the laser device must occur  with at least two range measurements to determine speed.  The change in target range equals the speed of the target vehicle.

PROBLEMS WITH LASER

1. Accuracy
2. Shooting the Laser through Glass
3. Target Acceleration or Deceleration
4. Conditions in the Atmosphere
5. Variations in Range
6. Operational Error

HOW TO CHALLENGE RADAR AND LASER RESULTS

1. Hire an experienced lawyer familiar with LASER and RADAR technology
2. Hire an expert witness
3. Vigorously cross examine the police officer

SPEED KILLS

As an experienced reckless driving lawyer for cases in Suffolk, VA, Anthony Montagna, III knows that high speeds on the roadways while operating a vehicle lead to deaths and serious injuries.  We at Montagna  Traffic Defense Law would urge you to drive responsibly and not speed.   Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles provides startling statistics.

If you are unfortunately charged with reckless driving in Suffolk, VA because of a high speed, please know that help is only a phone call away.  Anthony Montagna, III is ready to provide to you the help you need.

MILITARY WELCOME

Anthony Montagna and his partners appreciate the sacrifices that our military men and women have made.  We believe in giving back to our service members.  We offer military discounts  and payment plans.  You have defended us.  Let my firm defend you.

UNION WORKERS WELCOME

HONEST ADVICE

Anthony and his partners at Anthony Montagna have over 175 years of combined legal experience.  As a third generation Italian American, Anthony understands family values and doing what is right.

You can  be confident when you speak with Anthony or any of the attorneys at Montagna Traffic Defense Law that you will be given honest and to the point advice.  Call today to allow Antony the pleasure of assisting you or a family member with a legal problem.

WHAT  IS RECKLESS DRIVING?

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.

IF YOU WANT A HIGH LEVEL OF SUCCESS IN COURT, THE FIVE RULES TO FOLLOW ARE THE FOLLOWING:

1.  You only get one chance to make a good impression in court, so you should always dress well.

2.  Hire a lawyer with experience and a proven track record.  If you choose an incredibly inexpensive lawyer, you may get what you paid for.

3.  Follow your lawyer’s advice, do what he tells you, and be responsible.

4.  Do not be argumentative with the Court and the prosecutor.  The Judge  has been around the block and knows who is acting rudely.

5.  If you are arrested by the police, understand that you have the right to remain  silent.

If you follow these 5 simple rules, you will be amazed with your level of success in court.  If you have questions about a reckless driving, DUI, or suspended license charge in Suffolk, VA, call the Suffolk, VA reckless driving lawyers, Anthony Montagna  and Montagna Traffic Defense Law, at 757-625-3500 and understand that  you have fighters in your corner.