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Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-868 — Reckless driving; penalties

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 7: Reckless Driving and Improper Driving, Code of Virginia.

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Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-868

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.

Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-868Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
A. Every person convicted of reckless driving under the provisions of this article is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. B. Every person convicted of reckless driving under the provisions of this article who, when he committed the offense, (i) was driving without a valid operator's license due to a suspension or revocation for a moving violation and, (ii) as the sole and proximate result of his reckless driving, caused the death of another, is guilty of a Class 6 felony. C. The punishment for every person convicted of reckless driving under the provisions of this article who, when he committed the offense, was in violation of § 46.2-818.2 shall include a mandatory minimum fine of $250.

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Is aggressive driving a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?

It depends on the circumstances: aggressive driving ranges from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-868.1.

Aggressive driving (general): class 2 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-868.1B) · Aggressive driving with intent to injure: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-868.1B)

Is reckless driving a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?

It depends on the circumstances: reckless driving ranges from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-868.

Reckless driving — general: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-868A) · Reckless driving causing death while driving on suspended/revoked license: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-868B)

Which Virginia statute covers reckless driving?

Reckless driving is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-868 (Reckless driving; penalties).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.