Reckless Driving Charges and Traffic Tickets

If you are facing a reckless driving charge, driving without a license, or other traffic offense in southwest Virginia, including the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, the City of Salem, Botetourt County, Bedford County, Franklin County, Montgomery County, the City of Radford, and Pulaski County, call attorney Daniel Frankl at the law firm of Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman. He has extensive experience representing Virginia residents, out-of-state drivers, tractor-trailer and professional drivers, college students, and everyone in between. The initial consultation is free and confidential.

Mr. Frankl represents clients who are charged with all types of traffic offenses, including speeding tickets, failure to stop at a stop sign or traffic light, failure to yield, and reckless driving. As your attorney, he will fight for you in court and protect your rights. He will create a personalized strategy that will address your biggest concerns, reduce your anxiety and stress, and help you to move forward with your life.

Attorney Frankl may be able to have your traffic matter reduced to a non-moving, zero-demerit point violation (e.g., defective equipment under Virginia Code § 46.2-1003) or dismissed outright following your attendance of a Driver’s Improvement Course. In many cases, he can appear on your behalf so that you do not have to appear in court. Even if you are facing a criminal traffic offense or if your driving record is not the best, he can recommend immediate steps you can take to improve the outcome of your case.

Mr. Frankl can help clients with many types of traffic infractions, including:

  • Reckless driving generally
  • Reckless driving by speed
  • Speeding
  • Failure to maintain control of your vehicle
  • Failure to yield the right of way
  • Failure to stop at a stop sign
  • Defective equipment
  • Running a red light
  • Making an illegal U-turn
  • Improper passing
  • Failure to obey a highway sign

Traffic Tickets Have Long-Term Costs

Many people do not take their traffic charges seriously enough. Don’t prepay a ticket assuming that “it’s just a small fine.” In Virginia, every moving violation will add demerit points (3, 4, or 6) to your driving history and may cause your auto insurance premium to increase for the next several years. If you accumulate too many demerit points within a short period of time, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles can put you on “probation” or suspend your driver’s license. Even if you live outside Virginia, a traffic conviction here will likely be reported to your home state.

The consequences of criminal traffic charges, including Reckless Driving, are far worse. These consequences potentially include: the loss of your license, a hefty fine, a permanent criminal record and even jail time. In Virginia, a criminal conviction can never be expunged. This could jeopardize your job or your future career. Because of the potentially lifelong ramifications of these charges, it is crucial that you hire an experienced defense attorney.

If you are a professional or commercial vehicle driver, criminal charges or even traffic infractions can cause you to lose your license, your job, and your ability to support your family. Despite having had a clean record for years, one mistake could ruin your employer’s FMCSA Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Score. This makes it harder for a trucking company to bring in new business. A bad CSA score means that new clients may write off your company as a safety risk. In addition to what happens in court, your employer might punish you. You could be put on probation at work or even terminated from your job.

Talk to an Experienced Attorney in a Free Consultation

Traffic offenses are, at best, a headache. At worst, they can be a nightmare. Do not lose sleep, stress out, or miss work coming to court to fight the ticket yourself. You could be fined, lose your license, your job, or even go to jail.

If you are charged with a traffic crime, call Mr. Frankl immediately at 540-527-2013 or send an email to dfrankl@hccw.com. He will give you a free consultation at no risk.

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