AVE YOU BEEN STOPPED FOR A RECKLESS DRIVING OR A SPEEDING CHARGE ON ROUTE 58 OR SOMEWHERE ELSE IN SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA?  IF YES, CONTACT ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III AND MONTAGNA TRAFFIC LAW.

ATTORNEY ANTHONY L. MONTAGNA, III

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

• WINNING CASES SINCE 1993

• HERE TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE COMPLEXITIES OF YOUR CASE AND TO PROVIDE YOU SIMPLE, STRAIGHTFORWARD ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

• PAYMENT PLANS

• PROVIDING HONEST AND STRAIGHTFORWARD ADVICE FOR 30+ YEARS

• CONSULTED AND QUOTED BY REPORTERS WITH THE VIRGINIAN PILOT

• PROVIDING UNMATCHED LEGAL REPRESENTATION AS A YORK  COUNTY, VA RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYER

• TRUSTED, EXPERIENCED, AND DEDICATED

• MANY CLIENTS CHARGED WITH RECKLESS DRIVING WITH SPEEDS OVER 105 MPH

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

• FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE SOME OF MY GOOGLE REVIEWS

MONTAGNA TRAFFIC DEFENSE LAW

• 757-625-3500 (TO REACH ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III 24 HOURS A DAY), 757-622-8056, or 757-622-8173

• PROVIDING UNMATCHED LEGAL REPRESENTATION AS YORK COUNTY, VA RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYERS

• WE UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE A LOT OF ATTORNEYS FROM WHOM TO SELECT, BUT WE RELISH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE YOU

• OVER 150+ YEARS OF COMBINED LEGAL EXPERIENCE AT THE FIRM

• OFFICES IN NORFOLK, NEWPORT NEWS, AND VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

• WE TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY

• A CLIENT FIRST LAW FIRM

SOME OF OUR GREAT 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 York County, VA and around  the other cities and counties in 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, 118 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
3. Reckless driving, 116 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 fine
4. Reckless driving, failure to move over for law enforcement: DISMISSED
5. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone in Norfolk:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $250.00 fine
6. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
7. Reckless driving, Racing:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
8. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone in Norfolk:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $500.00 fine
9. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
10. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 65 mph zone: DISMISSED
11. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
12. Reckless driving, 106 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
13. Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
14. Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
15. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
16. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
17. Reckless driving where police officer testified that client’s vehicle crossed lanes of traffic and had vehicle almost cut in half: DISMISSED
18. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
19. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
20. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $300.00 fine
21. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 35 mph zone: ONLY A FINE
22. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
23. Reckless driving, 101 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $100.00 fine
24. Reckless driving, 101 mph in a 55 mph zone:  DISMISSED
25. 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
26. Reckless driving, 98 mph in a 60 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
27. Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
28. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
29. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
30. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
31. Reckless driving, 94 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
32. Reckless driving, 93 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 FINE
33. Reckless driving, 93 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 FINE
34. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 70 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
35. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
36. Reckless driving, 92 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
37. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
38. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
39. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
40. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
41. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
42. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
43. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
44. Reckless driving 89 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
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 SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
49. Reckless driving 84 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
50. Reckless driving 83 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
51. Reckless driving 82 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 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
54. Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
55. Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
56. Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
57. Reckless driving, 79 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
58. Reckless driving, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
59. Reckless driving 76 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
60. Reckless driving 75 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
61. Reckless driving, 72 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
62. Reckless driving, 69 mph in a 45 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
63. Reckless driving, 62 mph in a 35 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
64. Reckless driving, 54 mph in a 25 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, NINE MILES OVER THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT
65. Reckless driving, 50 mph in a 25 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
66. 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

• “Mr. Montagna is interested in what is best for his clients. He has a formula for you to follow, making it easy to see possible resolutions.
  He ensures you are in your best standing in front of the court. He represents his clients with an assured and confident nature that is alluring to watch.
  His preparations for his client is top notch.
  He communicates with law enforcement agents and the courts effectively for his clients; ensuring there are no surprises before you approach the bench.
  I would highly recommend Mr. Montagna and his employees at his firm to help you when you are in a tight spot. WORTH EVERY PENNY!!”
• “I am not a current client of Mr. Montagna, however I can say that he is not only a great lawyer, but a great person. He spent a lot of time with me discussing my reckless driving case and was patient in answering my questions, giving his opinion and advice and even giving me additional tips to help with my case. He definitely went above and beyond and I would recommend him to anyone looking for representation.”
• “Thanks to Mr. Anthony Montagna and his team for getting my case dismissed today. I really appreciate it”
• “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 represented me in a traffic violation case. He made me very comfortable in his ability to make sure the truth was heard and have an outcome that represented what actually happened in the accident. Mr. Montagna’s confidence is clearly known from day one. He goes into court with a positive attitude which keeps his clients at ease. I highly recommend Mr. Anthony Montagna if you need representation when dealing with a traffic ticket.”
• “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 SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA 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 – FIFTY (150)  FIVE STAR GOOGLE, AVVO, and FINDLAW reviews.  Additionally, Anthony is A+ rated by the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, and has provided honest and straightforward advice for 30+ years.

HIGHLY SKILLED SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYERS

Anthony Montagna, III and the lawyers at Montagna Traffic Defense Law are highly skilled Reckless Driving Lawyers for cases in Southampton  County, VA.  As a Southampton County, VA reckless driving lawyer, who is familiar with the federal and state courts, Anthony Montagna, III knows how to obtain great results in court.

Although Southampton County is a very pleasant county in Virginia, the speed limits are strictly enforced by the Southampton County Sheriff’s office and the Virginia State Police.  Furthermore, the Court’s dockets in the Southampton County General District Court at are filled with individuals with charges of reckless driving and speeding.

Normally, the judges preside over countless numbers of individuals, who have been charged with reckless driving. Do not take a reckless driving charge lightly.  With reckless driving, an individual with the misdemeanor charge generally faces up to 12 months in jail, a $2,500 fine, a license suspension in VA for up to 6 months, and 6 DMV points.

If you are curious as to the VA DMV points system for traffic violations, you may wish to FOLLOW THIS LINK.   At the VA DMV website, individuals can learn how many points are associated with their moving violations.

When you go to court in Southampton County for a reckless driving, you need to understand that it requires the use of common sense, and it is important to hire a lawyer who practices in Southampton County, VA and who is familiar with the judges.  Anthony and the lawyers at Montagna Traffic Defense Law know that it is important to fight for your clients in criminal and traffic matters.  Furthermore, Anthony has three convenient offices in Norfolk, Newport News, and Virginia beach, VA.

No case is too complex or too simple.  When you may go to jail for a reckless driving charge in Southampton County, Virginia, call the highly skilled Southampton County, VA reckless driving lawyers at Montagna Traffic Defense Law at 757-625-3500, 757-622-8056, or 757-622-8173.

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

757-625-3500 (to reach Anthony Montagna, III 24 hours a day) or 757-622-8173

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

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

757-625-3500 (to reach Anthony Montagna, III 24 hours a day) or 757-622-8056

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 Law Montagna 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.

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 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 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 since 1993 and is well known for his knowledge of the law and familiarity with the judges in Southampton County, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News, and all of Hampton Roads.

COMMITMENT TO CLIENTS AS A RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYER IN YORK COUNTY, VA:

“Practicing law since 1993, I know each reckless driving or speeding case in Southampton County, VA is different, and I provide personalized attention for each reckless driving or speeding client in Southampton County, VA,” says Anthony. “I am committed to providing my speeding and reckless driving clients in Southampton County, VA 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.”

CONTACT US TODAY: 757-625-3500 (to reach Anthony Montagna, III 24 hours a day), 757-622-8173, or 757-622-8056

Many of our clients are vacationers, locals, students, and individuals travelling for work.  Because we understand that times are tough, we offer reasonable fees and payment plans in many cases.  If you have questions, we have answers.  Call today to talk to Anthony Montagna, III and to receive important advice. Anthony will start working on your case immediately.

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY GENERAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGES

• Hon. Nicole A. Belote, Chief Judge
• Hon. Helivi L. Holland

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY GENERAL DISTRICT COURT SCHEDULE

Civil 2nd & 4th Fri., 1:05 p.m.

Small Claims 2nd & 4th Fri., 1:00 p.m.

Criminal Tues., 1:00 p.m.

Traffic Tues. & Fri., 9:00 a.m.

Town or Local Ordinances Tues., 9:00 a.m.

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY GENERAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGES

• Hon. Alfred W. Bates III
• Hon. Lawson Wayne Farmer
• Hon. Matthew A. Glassman
• Hon. Robert H. Sandwich Jr.

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY TERMS OF COURT AND GENERAL INFORMATION

• Terms begin, 3rd Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.
• Motion Day, every Tuesday, 9:00 a.m., in Suffolk
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
• Civil cases set by civil court administrator.
• Court convenes 9:30 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery are utilized for divorce annulments and depositions.
• Instructions must be submitted 7 days prior to trial.
• Local rules adopted pursuant to Section 8.01-4.
• Marriage Licenses by appointment only
• Probate by appointment only

UNION WORKERS WELCOME

When you need an experienced and compassionate lawyer in Norfolk for a reckless driving, DUI or any traffic violation, rely on your common sense in selecting an attorney. Successful Southampton County, VA reckless driving lawyers have experience, drive, compassion, and knowledge.  When you hire Anthony Montagna, III, you will hire an attorney who has represented civilian and military personnel since 1993.  He will develop a course of action to get you the best court disposition.

WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF 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.

WHY HIRE ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III

When you are charged with reckless driving in Southampton County, VA, it is important to be aware that you are generally 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 .  Anthony frequently 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 Southampton County, VA.  As a Southampton County, VA 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 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, a DUI, or a suspended license charge in Southampton County, Norfolk, Newport News, Portsmouth or any where in VA, call the reckless driving lawyer, Anthony Montagna, III , at  757-625-3500 (to reach Anthony Montagna, III 24 hours a day), 757-622-8056, or 757-622-8173 and understand that  you have a fighter in your corner.