Speeding Ticket Lawyers Chesapeake VA
WERE YOU STOPPED FOR SPEEDING OR RECKLESS DRIVING ON ROUTE 13, INTERSTATE 664, INTERSTATE 64, BATTLEFIELD BOULEVARD, VOLVO PARKWAY OR SOMEWHERE ELSE IN CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A RECKLESS DRIVING AND SPEEDING DEFENSE SPECIALIST WHO HAS OVER 31 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE? IF YES TO EITHER QUESTION, CONTACT ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III.

ATTORNEY ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III
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WINNING CASES SINCE 1993
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FIVE STAR REPRESENTATION IS ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY
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UNMATCHED LEGAL REPRESENTATION AS A SPEEDING TICKET DEFENSE LAWYER IN CHESAPEAKE, VA
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PROVIDING HONEST AND STRAIGHTFORWARD ADVICE FOR 31+ YEARS
- SPECIALIZES IN REPRESENTING PEOPLE CHARGED WITH RECKLESS DRIVING AND SPEEDING IN CHESAPEAKE, VA
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MILITARY, UNION, RETIRED, TEACHER, FIRST RESPONDER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS
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I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A LOT OF LAWYERS FROM WHOM TO SELECT, BUT PLEASE KNOW I VALUE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REPRESENT YOU IN COURT
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MANY CLIENTS CHARGED WITH DRIVING OVER 100 MPH, AND SOME OVER 130 MPH
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FAMILIAR WITH ALL OF THE JUDGES IN THE CHESAPEAKE GENERAL DISTRICT COURT AND CHESAPEAKE CIRCUIT COURT
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WE OFFER A FREE CONSULTATION TO DISCUSS YOUR CASE
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FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE SOME OF MY GOOGLE REVIEWS
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THOUSANDS OF RECKLESS DRIVING AND SPEEDING CASES HANDLED
MONTAGNA’S CHESAPEAKE TRAFFIC LAW TEAM
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TRUSTED AND DEDICATED REPRESENTATION
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A CLIENT FIRST LAW FIRM
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WE TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY
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WHEN YOU ARE DOWN, WE LIFT YOU UP
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ESTMATE OF OVER 4,500 RECKLESS DRIVING, SPEEDING, AND TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS DEFENDED
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 Chesapeakeand around Virginia.
Some of Anthony’s case results are the following:
- Reckless driving, 131 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $150.00 fine
- Reckless driving, 116 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 fine
- Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $250.00 fine
- Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
- Reckless driving, Racing: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $500.00 fine
- Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $350.00 fine
- Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
- Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 65 mph zone: DISMISSED
- Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving, 106 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
- Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
- Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving where police officer testified that client’s vehicle crossed lanes of traffic and had vehicle almost cut in half: DISMISSED
- Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
- Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
- Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $300.00 fine
- Reckless driving, 101 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $100.00 fine
- Reckless driving, 101 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
- 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
- Reckless driving, 98 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
- Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
- Reckless driving, 94 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
- Reckless driving, 93 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 FINE
- Reckless driving, 93 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 FINE
- Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
- Reckless driving, 92 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving 91 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving 90 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving 90 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
- Reckless driving 90 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
- Reckless driving 89 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
- Reckless driving 89 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
- Reckless driving 86 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
- Reckless driving 85 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
- Reckless driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving 83 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving 82 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
- Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
- Reckless driving, 79 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
- Reckless driving, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
- Reckless driving, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
- Speeding 75 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
- Reckless driving 76 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving, 72 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
- Reckless driving, 69 mph in a 45 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving, 62 mph in a 35 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
- Reckless driving, 57 mph in a 30 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, NINE MILES OVER THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT
- Reckless driving, 54 mph in a 25 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, NINE MILES OVER THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT
- Reckless driving, 50 mph in a 25 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
WHAT SOME CLIENTS SAY ABOUT ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III
- “Thanks to Mr. Anthony Montagna and his team for getting my case dismissed today. I really appreciate it”
- “Anthony Montagna and his team really know their stuff! You can put your full trust in this fellow for legal advice— it certainly helped me out. Tell him your story, come to an understanding about what would be most beneficial for you, follow his advice to the letter, and you won’t go wrong.”
- “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.”
- “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!”
- “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!!”
- “I hired Anthony to defend me on a reckless driving charge. I’m from out of state and was shocked to receive such a charge for speeding. Anthony was so supportive throughout the entire process. He managed to get my charge reduced to a speeding ticket. I don’t know what I would’ve done without his guidance. I highly recommend him!”
- “Mr. Montagna was of great help, I highly recommend to anyone who is dealing with traffic tickets or anything of that sort. He does not play any games and makes sure that you have the best result, thank you again Anthony!”
- “I received a reckless driving ticket in Newport News, 70/45, met with Anthony, and was very impressed with the confidence he showed me in his ability to handle my case. I retained Anthony Montagna to handle my case, and he requested that I complete several things…… attend driver improvement and RADEP classes, complete 25hrs community service, obtain speedometer calibration, obtain copy of DMV record. Went to court today and the outcome was better than I had expected……. CASE DISMISSED! Anthony Montagna is definitely the go to attorney for traffic violations.”

HIGHLY RATED CHESAPEAKE, VA SPEEDING TICKET AND RECKLESS DRIVING DEFENSE LAWYER
When you go to court, it is important to have a highly recommended and rated attorney, like Anthony. Anthony has received 180+ 5 star GOOGLE, AVVO, and FINDLAW reviews.
THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS:
NORFOLK, VA
425 MONTICELLO AVENUE, SUITE A, NORFOLK, VA 23510
757-625-350
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
EXPERIENCED CHESAPEAKE, VA SPEEDING TICKET AND RECKLESS DRIVING DEFENSE LAWYERS
Anthony Montagna, III, and his Chesapeake reckless driving defense team are experienced Chesapeake speeding ticket and Reckless Driving Lawyers. As a Chesapeake, VA reckless driving and speeding ticket lawyer, who is familiar with the federal and state courts, Anthony Montagna, III knows how to obtain great court results in court.
Although Chesapeake, VA is a very pleasant city in Virginia, the speed limits are strictly enforced by the police. Furthermore, the Court’s dockets are filled with individuals with charges of reckless driving and speeding.
The rotating judges preside over countless numbers of individuals, who have been charged with reckless driving and speeding. Do not take a reckless driving charge lightly. With reckless driving, an individual 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.
When you go to court in Chesapeake, VA for a reckless driving or speeding ticket, you need to understand that it requires the use of common sense, and it is important to hire a lawyer who practices in Chesapeake, VA. Anthony and the lawyers at Montagna Law know 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 Chesapeake, VA, call the experienced Chesapeake, VA reckless driving lawyers on Montagna’s traffic defense law team. Our phone numbers are 757-625-3500 (to reach Anthony Montagna III 24 hours a day), 757-622-8056, and 757-622-8173 and help is only a phone call away.

OUR FIRM HAS 125+ YEARS OF COMBINED LEGAL EXPERIENCE
With Anthony L. Montagna, III, you can be confident that you have an experienced, professional Chesapeake speeding ticket lawyer on your side. In fact, our firm has over 125+ years of combined legal experience. 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 CHESAPEAKE SPEEDING TICKET AND RECKLESS DRIVING DEFENSE LAWYER 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.
FORMER MANAGING PARTNER AT MONTAGNA & MONTAGNA, P.C.
As a managing 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, 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 over 30 years and is well known for his knowledge of the law and familiarity with the judges in Northampton County, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News, and all of Hampton Roads, VA.
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.
COMMITMENT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AS A CHESAPEAKE, VA SPEEDING TICKET LAWYER
“Practicing law since 1993, I know each case is different, and I provide personalized attention for each Chesapeake speeding ticket or reckless driving client,” says Anthony. “I am committed to providing my Chesapeake, VA traffic 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 an attorney. I am here to guide you through the complexities of your case and to provide you simple, straightforward answers to your questions.”
BAR ADMISSIONS
- UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
- UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT – EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
- UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS – FOURTH CIRCUIT
- SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA
- COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA
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
5 STAR CHESAPEAKE SPEEDING TICKET AND RECKLESS DRIVING DEFENSE LAWYER, WHO IS 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 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.
AS RECKLESS DRIVING AND SPEEDING TICKET 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
- MOVING RADAR IN POLICE CAR SUDDENLY CHANGES SPEED
- Radio Frequency Interference
- Field disturbance Sensors
- Mechanical Interference
- Natural Interference
- Unintentional Forms of Radiation
- Operator Error
- 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
- Accuracy
- Shooting the Laser through Glass
- Target Acceleration or Deceleration
- Conditions in the Atmosphere
- Variations in Range
- Operational Error
HOW TO CHALLENGE RADAR AND LASER RESULTS
- Hire an experienced lawyer familiar with LASER and RADAR technology
- Hire an expert witness
- Vigorously cross examine the police officer
SPEED KILLS
As an experienced Chesapeake reckless driving lawyer who has handled countless reckless driving cases in Chesapeake, VA, Anthony Montagna, III knows that high speeds on the roadways while operating a vehicle lead to deaths and serious injuries. We at Montagna’s Reckless Driving Defense Law Firm would urge you to drive responsibly and not speed. Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles provides startling statistics.
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If you are unfortunately charged with reckless driving in Chesapeake, 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

UNION WORKERS WELCOME
JUDGES IN THE CHESAPEAKE GENERAL DISTRICT COURT
- Hon. Erin L. Evans-Bedois, Chief Judge
- Hon. Linda L. Bryant
- Hon. Michael R. Katchmark
- Hon. Tanya L. Lomax
COURT SCHEDULE IN CHESAPEAKE GENERAL DISTRICT COURT
Civil Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m., Segmented Docket Every Wed., 9:00 a.m., Pro Se Cases only 4th Wed., 10:00 a.m., Small Claims Criminal Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m., Segmented Docket Traffic Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m., Segmented Docket
Continuance Policy
Continuances granted through Clerk’s office with approval of the Court.
JUDGES IN THE CHESAPEAKE CIRCUIT COURT
- Hon. Marjorie T. Arrington, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
- Hon. Rufus A. Banks Jr., Presiding Judge
- Hon. Robert G. MacDonald, Presiding Judge
- Hon. Stephen J. Telfeyan, Presiding Judge
- Hon. Andrew D. Kubovcik
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.
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON SPEEDING STATUTES IN VIRGINA?
§ 46.2-870. Maximum speed limits generally.
§ 46.2-882.1. Use of photo speed monitoring devices in highway work zones and school crossing zones; civil penalty.
7. Information collected by a photo speed monitoring device operated pursuant to this section shall be limited exclusively to that information that is necessary for the enforcement of school crossing zone and highway work zone speeding violations. Information provided to the operator of a photo speed monitoring device shall be protected in a database and used only for enforcement against individuals who violate the provisions of this section or § 46.2-873 or 46.2-878.1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all photographs, microphotographs, videotapes, or other recorded images collected by a photo speed monitoring device shall be used exclusively for enforcing school crossing zone and highway work zone speed limits and shall not be (i) open to the public; (ii) sold or used for sales, solicitation, or marketing purposes; (iii) disclosed to any other entity except as may be necessary for the enforcement of school crossing zone and highway work zone speed limits or to a vehicle owner or operator as part of a challenge to the violation; or (iv) used in a court in a pending action or proceeding unless the action or proceeding relates to a violation of this section or § 46.2-873 or 46.2-878.1, or such information is requested upon order from a court of competent jurisdiction. Information collected under this section pertaining to a specific violation shall be purged and not retained later than 60 days after the collection of any civil penalties. Any law-enforcement agency using photo speed monitoring devices shall annually certify compliance with this section and make all records pertaining to such system available for inspection and audit by the Commissioner of Highways or the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles or his designee. Any person who discloses personal information in violation of the provisions of this subdivision shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 per disclosure.
8. A conspicuous sign shall be placed within 1,000 feet of any school crossing zone or highway work zone at which a photo speed monitoring device is used, indicating the use of the device. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that such sign was in place at the time of the commission of the speed limit violation.
9. Any state or local law-enforcement agency that places and operates a photo speed monitoring device pursuant to the provisions of this section shall report to the Department of State Police, in a format to be determined by the Department of State Police, by January 15 of each year on the number of traffic violations prosecuted, the number of successful prosecutions, and the total amount of monetary civil penalties collected. The Department of State Police shall aggregate such information and report it to the General Assembly by February 15 of each year.
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