Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

What is a 79/65sp in Virginia law. Why does it fall underthe criminal catagory?


Asked on 3/04/11, 1:47 pm

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Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

79/65 (traveling 79mph in a 65 mph zone) is a traffic infraction (speeding) since it's below 80mph and less than 20mph below the posted limit and therefore not a crime, i.e., reckless driving, a Class 1 misdemeanor offense.

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Answered on 3/05/11, 8:47 am


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