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Plain-English explanations of common Virginia traffic topics, each with Code citations, official source links, and a last-reviewed date.
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- SpeedingOpen
- Reckless drivingOpen
- Driving suspendedOpen
- Virginia demerit pointsOpen
- Driver improvementOpen
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Virginia Speeding Tickets: What You Need To Know
ReviewedGetting a speeding ticket in Virginia can raise a lot of questions. This guide explains the basics of Virginia speeding law, potential DMV points, fines, and what to expect, and links you to official resources where you can find the latest information.
ReadReckless Driving in Virginia: What Drivers Should Know
ReviewedVirginia treats reckless driving as a criminal traffic offense, and several different kinds of conduct can lead to the charge.
ReadVirginia DMV Demerit Points and Driver Improvement: How the System Works
ReviewedVirginia DMV uses a point system to track driving behavior. Traffic convictions can result in demerit points, while safe-driving points recognize periods of safe driving and, in certain circumstances, successful completion of a driver improvement clinic.
ReadSpeedometer Calibration for a Virginia Speeding or Reckless Driving Case
ReviewedA speedometer calibration can be useful evidence in some Virginia speeding or reckless-by-speed cases, but it does not automatically change the outcome.
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