Rules regulating traffic have been framed and implemented effectively in all countries. Violation of traffic rules is taken very seriously in all countries. Have you wondered why traffic violations are considered serious and penalties imposed are at times on par with other criminal offenses? Even a simple violation can bring serious penalties such as license suspension or even imprisonment.
RECKLESS DRIVING CONDUCT IS DEFINED UNDER VIRGINIA LAW:
- Operating a vehicle recklessly
- Operating a vehicle at a speed too high
- Operating a vehicle in any manner that causes any risk to the life of any person
- Operating a vehicle in any manner that causes any risk of bodily injury or causes injury to any person
- Operating a vehicle in any manner that causes risk of loss of property or causes loss of property belonging to any person
- Operating a vehicle with inadequate brakes
- Operating a vehicle when the vehicle is not under proper control
- Operating a vehicle in the area where the view is obstructed
- Passing at intersections and grade crossings not marked as a passing zone
- Passing a vehicle that has stopped for a stopped school bus
- Failing to indicate a stop signal or turn signal
- Failing to stop before entering a highway from a side road
- Failing to obey yield signs
