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Reckless Driving Passing On A Curve Or Grade AGGRESSIVE & INNOVATIVE DEFENSE STRATEGIES

Passing on a Curve or a Grade

§ 46.2-854. Passing on or at the crest of a grade or on a curve

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.

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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