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Driving on a Revoked or Suspended License VA Code § 46.2-301In Virginia, no person whose driver’s license has been suspended, or who has been directed not to drive by the court or DMV.
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Driving Outside a Restricted License in VirginiaUnder VA Code §18.2-271.1, operating or driving a motor vehicle in violation of the terms of your restricted license is a Class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense.
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Leaving the Scene of An Accident “Hit and Run” Making a Small Problem Bigger!In Virginia, leaving the scene of an accident, or “hit and run”, is a serious criminal offense that involves the failure to report specified information.
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Failure to Stop for Police – “Eluding”In Virginia, if a police officer signals (either visible or audible) for you to stop your motor vehicle, it is a Class 2 misdemeanor for you to continue driving
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Driving After Being Designated as an Habitual OffenderIn Virginia, if you have been adjudicated an habitual offender, you may not drive a vehicle while your revocation is in effect.
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Understanding the Penalties for Reckless Driving in VirginiaHave you been ticketed for reckless driving in VA? The penalties for this offense can lead to jail time, thousands of dollars in fines, and a criminal record.
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Virginia Moving Violations and Point AssessmentsThe Virginia DMV is notified by the court when a person is convicted of a traffic offense. Certain traffic offenses are assigned demerit points.
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No Texting While Driving in VirginiaTexting while driving now illegal in Virginia. If you’ve been charged in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
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Points and the Virginia DMV: How Long Are Convictions and Demerit Points Reflected on a Virginia Driving Record?In Virginia motorists earn "safe driving points" and the DMV assesses "demerit points", but how long do the points and the convictions stay your driving record?
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Points and the Virginia DMV: How Safe Driving Points Are Earned and How Demerit Points Are AssessedThe "point system" used by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is a complicated one in which motorists licensed in Virginia earn "safe driving points"
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Points and the Virginia DMV: When Demerit Points Start to AccumulateWhat happens in Virginia when a motorist begins to accumulate demerit points and what can be done to offset the assessment of demerit points by the Virginia DMV