Reckless Driving Virginia 46.2-868 Penalties VA Class 1 Misdemeanor 6 Felony
VA Code § 46.2-868. Reckless driving; penalties
A. Every person convicted of reckless driving in Virginia under the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
B. Every person convicted of reckless driving in Virginia under the provisions of this article who, when he committed the offense, (i) was driving without a valid operator’s license due to a suspension or revocation for a moving violation and, (ii) as the sole and proximate result of his reckless driving, caused the death of another, is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
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Reckless Driving Virginia 46.2-867 Racing Seizure Motor Vehicle VA
VA Code § 46.2-867. Racing; seizure of motor vehicle
Virginia 46.2-867 states the following:
If the owner of a motor vehicle in Virginia (i) is convicted of racing such vehicle in a prearranged, organized, and planned speed competition in violation of§ 46.2-865, (ii) is present in the vehicle which is being operated by another in violation of§ 46.2-865, and knowingly consents to the racing, or (iii) is convicted of a violation of§ 46.2-865.1, the vehicle shall be seized and disposed of in the manner provided in§ 4.1-339 through4.1-348 for seizure and forfeiture of conveyances or vehicles used in the illegal transportation of alcoholic beverages. Such sections shall apply mutatis mutandis.
The penalties imposed by these sections are in addition to any other penalty imposed by law.
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Reckless Driving Virginia 46.2-866 Racing Aiders Abettors VA
VA Code § 46.2-866. Racing; aiders or abettors
Virginia 46.2-866 states the following
Any person in Virginia, although not engaged in a race as defined in§ 46.2-865, who aids or abets any such race, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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Reckless Driving Virginia 46.2-865.1 Injuring Persons Racing Penalties VA
VA Code § 46.2-865.1. Injuring persons while engaging in a race; penalties
Virginia 46.2-865.1 states the following:
Any person in Virginia who, while engaging in a race in violation of§ 46.2-865 in a manner so gross, wanton and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life, causes serious bodily injury to another person who is not involved in the violation of § 46.2-865 is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Upon conviction, the court shall suspend the driver’s license of such person for a period of not less than one year nor more than three years and shall order the surrender of the license to be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of§ 46.2-398.
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Reckless Driving Virginia 46.2-865 Racing Penalty VA
VA Code § 46.2-865 Racing; penalty
Virginia 46.2-865 states the following:
Any person who engages in a race between two or more motor vehicles on the highways in the Commonwealth of Virginia or on any driveway or premises of a church, school, recreational facility, or business property open to the public in the Commonwealth shall be guilty of reckless driving in Virginia, unless authorized by the owner of the property or his agent. When any person is convicted of reckless driving under this section, in addition to any other penalties provided by law the driver’s license of such person shall be suspended by the court for a period of not less than six months nor more than two years. In case of conviction the court shall order the surrender of the license to the court where it shall be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of § 46.2-398.
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