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Information on Virginia traffic laws and Point Assessments provided by your Virginia DUI Lawyer.
Moving Violations and Point Assessments
 
When you are convicted of a Virginia driving law violation, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will post the conviction to your driving record, assign you demerit points according to the severity of the offense, and notify your insurance company upon request. If applicable, they will also issue an order of suspension and/or issue an order requiring the successful completion of a driver improvement clinic.
 
The following lists present Virginia driving law violations that have demerit points.
 
Reckless Driving/Speeding

Violation Number of points Years that points will remain on license
speeding in excess of 80 mph
6
11
speeding 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit
6
11
racing
6
11
passing or overtaking an emergency vehicle
6
11
passing a school bus
6
11
passing on the crest of a hill
6
11
passing at a railroad crossing
6
11
passing two vehicles abreast
6
11
driving two vehicles abreast
6
11
driving too fast for conditions
6
11
failing to give a proper signal
6
11
faulty brakes/improper control
6
11
on parking lots, etc.
6
11
with an obstructed view
6
11
general reckless driving
6
11
Speeding 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit
6
11
 
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