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Traffic Enforcement Penalties
- 1/16Driving without a valid license in Virginia is considered a...
This offense may lead to up to 12 months jail and fines, under Class 1 misdemeanor classification.
Driving with a suspended license in Virginia may result in...
Penalties include jail time, extended suspension, and sometimes vehicle impoundment.
Reckless driving in Virginia is classified as a...
Reckless driving includes 20+ mph over limit or 85+ mph and is charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
The fine for using a handheld phone while driving (1st offense) is...
Using a phone while driving is a primary offense, and first violations cost $75.
Running a red light in Virginia results in...
This traffic offense brings a $250 fine and 3 demerit points.
Accumulating 18 demerit points in 12 months leads to...
DMV suspends your license if you earn 18 points in 12 months or 24 in 24 months.
After 12 points in 12 months, Virginia drivers must...
The DMV mandates attendance at a Driver Improvement Clinic to continue driving.
Aggressive driving with intent to injure is charged as a...
This charge carries jail time and fines, classified as a serious misdemeanor.
Failure to appear in court for a traffic ticket results in...
Ignoring a traffic summons causes immediate license suspension until resolved.
The fine for not wearing a seatbelt as a driver in Virginia is...
Virginia requires seatbelt use by law; noncompliance results in a $25 fine.
Not yielding to emergency vehicles results in...
This serious violation adds 4 points and incurs a $250 penalty.
Demerit points stay on a Virginia driving record for...
Most violations stay 2–3 years, but major ones (e.g., DUI) stay longer.
The maximum fine for reckless driving in Virginia is...
While the legal max is $2,500, $1,000 fines are common for reckless driving.
Racing on Virginia highways is classified as...
If racing causes injury or death, it becomes a felony; otherwise, it’s a Class 1 misdemeanor.
The fine for failing to secure a child in a car seat is...
Virginia law requires children under age 8 to be in proper car seats; fines are $50.
Accumulating 24 points in 24 months results in...
Just like 18 in 12 months, 24 points in 24 months leads to suspension.