Tag Archives: reckless driving

Can I Really Go to Jail for Reckless Driving?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Luke Nichols

I get asked frequently whether people really do go to jail for reckless driving, and the answer is “Yes”. In Fairfax County, during a normal 1 month period in 2011 we counted 30 drivers who were sentenced to jail for … Continue reading →

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Texting While Driving in Virginia § 46.2-1078.1

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Luke Nichols

Since 2009, Virginia has has a “no-texting” law on the books; however, I constantly get questions about what this law does and does not mean. Virgina Code § 46.2-1078.1. Use of handheld personal communications devices in certain motor vehicles; exceptions; … Continue reading →

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Reckless Driving Waivers of Appearance in Fairfax County Traffic Court

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Luke Nichols

In Fairfax County Traffic Court there are 20-60 reckless driving cases every day. Because Fairfax County contains the Dulles Airport access rd, the Dulles Toll Road, the I-95, the I-66 and the I-495, Fairfax County law enforcement officers give a … Continue reading →

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Stop Sign Violations: 46.2-821, 46.2-826, 46.2-830, 46.2-852, 46.2-863

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Luke Nichols

When a driver rolls pass a stop sign or enters certain roads without stopping, a police officer has many options for writing tickets. These tickets can range from a simple traffic infraction to criminal charges. Here is a list of … Continue reading →

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