Passing at a Railroad Crossing

§ 46.2-858. Passing at a railroad grade crossing

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.

Virginia Reckless Driving Things To Remember

• Reckless Driving is a Class 1 Misdemeanor
• Reckless Driving is punishable by up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine not to exceed $2,500.00.
• Reckless Driving is a six (6) point offense
• Reckless Driving stays on a driving record for 11 years.
• Reckless Driving on a criminal record remains for the rest of you life.
• You can perform MITIGATION EFFORTS prior to court in an effort to minimize the charge or the punishment. Click here.

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