Reckless Driving Lawyers Virginia Beach VA

ATTORNEY ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III

• EXPERIENCED IN HANDLING RECKLESS DRIVING AND TRAFFIC DEFENSE CASES IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA SINCE 1993
• MILITARY, UNION, FIRST RESPONDER, STUDENT, TEACHER, AND SENIOR DISCOUNTS
• PAYMENT PLANS
• FREE CONSULTATION
• WINNING RECKLESS DRIVING CASES IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA SINCE 1993
• MANY CLIENTS CHARGED WITH DRIVING OVER 105 MPH
• ONE COLUMBUS CENTER, SUITE 600, PMB 025, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462
• 757-625-3500 AND 757-622-8056
• YOUR “GO TO” LAWYER FOR SERIOUS RECKLESS DRIVING CASES IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
• A VIRGINIA BEACH RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYER WHO CARES ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
• FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE MY GOOGLE REVIEWS

MONTAGNA TRAFFIC DEFENSE LAW

• WE PUT THE CLIENT FIRST
• VIRGINIA BEACH RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYERS WHO KNOW THE LAW
• ONE COLUMBUS CENTER, SUITE 600, PMB 025, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462
• 757-625-3500 or 757-622-8056

SEE SOME OF OUR 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 around Virginia.

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, 131 mph in a 55 mph zone:  a small fine less than $500 and 2 active days in jail to serve with a delayed reporting to a weekend two and a half weeks later
3. Reckless driving, 146 in a 55 mph zone, small fine and ONLY 5 days to serve on weekends
4. Reckless driving, 141 in a 55 mph zone, small fine and ONLY 5 days to serve on weekends
5. Reckless driving, 118 mph in a 55 mph zone, failure to appear, driving on a revoked license: ALL CHARGES  DISMISSED
6. Reckless driving, 118 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
7. Reckless driving, 116 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 fine
8. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone in Norfolk:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $250.00 fine
9. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
10. Reckless driving, Racing:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
11. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone in Norfolk:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $500.00 fine
12. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
13. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 65 mph zone: DISMISSED
14. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
15. Reckless driving, 106 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
16. Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
17. Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
18. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
19. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
20. Reckless driving where police officer testified that client’s vehicle crossed lanes of traffic and had vehicle almost cut in half: DISMISSED
21. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
22. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
23. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $300.00 fine
24. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $300.00 fine
25. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 30 mph zone: GUILTY OF RECKLESS DRIVING WITH NO ACTIVE JAIL TIME
26. Reckless driving, 101 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $100.00 fine
27. Reckless driving, 101 mph in a 55 mph zone:  DISMISSED
28. 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
29. Reckless driving, 98 mph in a 60 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
30. Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
31. Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
32. Reckless driving, 96 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
33. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
34. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
35. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
36. Reckless driving, 94 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
37. Reckless driving, 94 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
38. Reckless driving, 93 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
39. Reckless driving, 93 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 FINE
40. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
41. Reckless driving, 92 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
42. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
43. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
44. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
45. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
46. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
47. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
48. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
49. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
50. Reckless driving, 89 mph in a 55 mph zone, REDUCED TO SPEEDING
51. Reckless driving 86 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
52. Reckless driving 85 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
53. Reckless driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
54. Reckless driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
55. Reckless driving 82 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
56. Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
57. Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
58. Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
59. Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
60. Reckless driving, 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
61. Reckless driving 80 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
62. Reckless driving, 79 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO SPEEDING
63. Reckless driving, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
64. Reckless driving 76 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
65. Reckless driving, 72 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
66. Reckless driving, 74 mph in a 35 mph zone: DISMISSED
67. Reckless driving, 68 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
68. Reckless driving, 62 mph in a 35 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
69. Reckless driving, 50 mph in a 25 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
70. 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 

WHAT SOME CLIENTS SAY ABOUT ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III

• “If I could give 6 stars I would! Mr. Montagna was the attorney we needed for the traffic violation! Our case was dismissed in under a minute and I thank God and Mr. Montagna for representing us!”
• “Mr. Montagna prepared me perfectly for my reckless driving ticket which was 68 in a 45. Mr. Montagna was the best prepared attorney in the courtroom. I followed his instructions and was able to pay court costs and the case was dismissed. Whenever I had a question he was there to assist. Well worth the money spent.”
• “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!”
• Mr. Montagna helped me with a reckless driving ticket 91 mph in a 55 mph zone, reduced to speeding. Thank you sir!
• “Mr. Montagna was wonderful and so helpful in my case. He and his team were accessible and the communication was quick and concise. They gave me all the tools to get my case dismissed at court costs. Hopefully, I never get a ticket like that again, but if I do – I know what team I am calling. Thank you again!”

ONE COLUMBUS CENTER, SUITE 600, PMB 025, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462

757-625-3500 or 757-622-6851

HIGHLY RATED VIRGINIA BEACH RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYER:

When you go to court, it is important to have a highly recommended and rated attorney, like Anthony.  Anthony has received over ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (125) FIVE star GOOGLE and FINDLAW reviews.

SPEED KILLS

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.   The Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles provides startling statistics.

If you are unfortunately charged with reckless driving 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.

COSTS OF A RECKLESS DRIVING IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA:

1. ATTORNEY FEES
2. DRIVER IMPROVEMENT CLASS FEES
3. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
4. COURT FINES
5. INCARCERATION COSTS
6. COURT COSTS
7. BAIL BONDSMAN  COSTS (USUALLY 10% OF BOND)
8. INSURANCE PREMIUM INCREASES
9. CAR TOWING FEES
10. CRIMINAL CONVICTION STIGMA
11. ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION COSTS WITH A LICENSE SUSPENSION

WE KNOW HOW TO CHALLENGE RADAR, LIDAR, AND PACING BY THE POLICE WHEN YOU HAVE A RECKLESS DRIVING OR SPEEDING CASE IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Anthony Montagna, III is familiar with LIDAR (Laser), RADAR and pacing by the police when our client is charged with Reckless Driving or Speeding in Virginia Beach, VA. Anthony always suggests reviewing the calibrations.  Pursuant to state law, the calibrations must occur within 6 months of the Reckless Driving or Speeding charge.  If the officer fails to have the calibrations with him, the Reckless Driving or Speeding charge can be dismissed.

STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS:

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

When you go to court in Virginia Beach, VA for a reckless driving charge or any traffic violation, you need to understand that it requires the use of common sense.  It is also important to hire a lawyer who practices in Virginia Beach, VA and who has an office conveniently located in downtown Virginia Beach.  My Virginia Beach, VA office is located at One Columbus Center, Suite 600, PMB 025, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.  

AS THE “GO TO” VIRGINIA BEACH RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYER, NO CASE IS TOO SIMPLE OR TOO COMPLEX

No reckless driving case is too complex or too simple.  When you may go to jail for a reckless driving charge or face any traffic violation in Virginia Beach, Virginia, call Anthony Montagna, III, an experienced Virginia Beach reckless driving lawyer.  His phone number is 757-622-8056 or 757-625-3500, and help is only a phone call away.

With Anthony L. Montagna, III, you can be confident that you have an experienced Virginia Beach 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.

BIO OF 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 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 traveling, reading, watching and playing sports, and spending time with his family.  He particularly enjoys spending time with his daughter, Phoebe, who is 19 and attends Hollins University.

FORMER MANAGING 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.

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 since 1993 and is well known for his knowledge of the law and familiarity with the judges in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

COMMITMENT TO CLIENTS:

 “Practicing law since 1993, I know each reckless driving and traffic case is different, and I provide personalized attention for each client,” 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. I am here to guide you through the complexities of your case and to provide you simple, straightforward answers to your questions.”

WE THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX

Anthony strives to answer all questions, to provide regular updates and return all phone calls. If you want an attorney who will think outside of the box, make your case a priority and work hard for you, Anthony is the attorney for you.

BAR ADMISSIONS:

• U.S. District Court
• Eastern District of Virginia
• U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
• Court of Appeals of Virginia
• Virginia Supreme Court
• U.S. Supreme Court

EDUCATION:

1993 University of Akron School of Law, Akron, OH, J.D.
1990 University of Richmond, Richmond, VA,  B.A.,  Major: Economics, Intermediate Honors, Dean’s List

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, 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 Virginia Beach for a reckless driving, DUI or any traffic violation, contact Anthony Montagna, a proven winner. Anthony will utilize his 29+ years of experience in thinking “outside of the box” to achieve the most favorable disposition.

MILITARY WELCOME

UNION WORKERS WELCOME

The address for the Virginia Beach General District Court and Circuit Court is 2425 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456.

CIVIL COURTROOM A:
   High volume attorneys first return on cases are heard Monday 
   through Friday
   at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., all others are heard at 8:30 a.m.

   Contested cases will be set for a future date on Mondays, 
   Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at
   9:30 a.m. in Civil B.

   Conflict cases (civil, criminal and traffic) are heard by 
   substitute judges on the second Friday of the month at 8:30 a.m.

CIVIL COURTROOM B:
   First returns on warrants, notices of motions for judgment, and 
   garnishments are heard on
     Mon. Wed., Thurs. and Fri (except 2nd Fri.) at 8:30 a.m.

   Contested matters will be scheduled for a future date
     on Mon., Wed., Thurs., and Fri. (except 2nd Fri.) at 9:30 a.m.

   Unlawful detainers are heard on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.

   Small claims cases are heard on the second Friday of the month 
   at 8:30 a.m.

TRAFFIC COURTROOMS A and B:
   Cases are heard daily at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

TRAFFIC COURTROOM C:
   DUI related cases are heard daily at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

   ASAP violations are heard Monday through Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.

CRIMINAL COURTROOMS 1 AND 2:
   Misdemeanors are heard Monday through Wednesday at 8:30 and 
   11:00 a.m.

   Felony preliminary hearings are held on Thursdays and Fridays at 
   8:30 a.m.

   Felony bond hearings are heard daily at 8:00 a.m. in Traffic 
   Courtroom D.

   Misdemeanor bond hearings are heard daily at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. 
   in the courtroom in which the trial
   is scheduled. In-custody arraignments are heard in Traffic 
   Courtroom D at 2:00 p.m.

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.

REPUTABLE AND SKILLED LAWYERS YOU CAN TRUST

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 Virginia Beach reckless driving lawyer, Anthony has the confidence and skill to negotiate on your behalf and to defend you on any traffic violation.

If you want great results in court, The Five commandments to follow are:

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 in Norfolk, Newport News, Portsmouth, Hampton, Virginia Beach, or any where in Hampton Roads, VA call the Virginia Beach reckless driving lawyers, Anthony Montagna, III  and the lawyers at his firm, at 757-622-6851 or 757-625-3500 and understand that  you have fighters in your corner.