A question that we often hear is, how long is this (reckless driving) (DUI) (DWI) (speeding) ticket going to stay on my record?
The Virginia DMV lists the time frame on their website here: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/drivers/#points_6.asp
The length of time a ticket will stay on your record depends on the consequences surrounding the ticket.
§ 46.2-852 of the Virginia code controls the definition of reckless driving in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Virginia Code § 46.2-862. Exceeding speed limit. states that “[a] person shall be guilty of reckless driving who drives a motor vehicle on the highways in the Commonwealth (i) at a speed of twenty miles per hour or more in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit or (ii) in excess of eighty miles per hour regardless of the applicable maximum speed limit.
Currently Felony or Misdemeanor reckless driving convictions will stay on your record for the following amount of time:
Reckless driving – speeding in excess of 80 mph (11 years)
Reckless driving – speeding 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit (11 years)
Reckless driving – racing (11 years)
Reckless driving – passing or overtaking an emergency vehicle (11 years)
Reckless driving – passing a school bus (11 years)
Reckless driving – passing on the crest of a hill (11 years)
Reckless driving – passing at a railroad crossing (11 years)
Reckless driving – passing two vehicles abreast (11 years)
Reckless driving – driving two vehicles abreast (11 years)
Reckless driving – driving too fast for conditions (11 years)
Reckless driving – failing to give a proper signal (11 years)
Reckless driving – faulty brakes/improper control (11 years)
Reckless driving – on parking lots, etc. (11 years)
Reckless driving – with an obstructed view (11 years)
Reckless driving – generally (11 years)
Speeding 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit (5 years)
With regards to a DWI (DUI), Virginia Code § 18.2-270. Penalty for driving while intoxicated … controls. § 18.2-270(A) states that an individual is guilty of a DWI (DUI) if “the person’s blood alcohol level as indicated by the chemical test administered as provided in this article or by any other scientifically reliable chemical test performed on whole blood under circumstances reliably establishing the identity of the person who is the source of the blood and the accuracy of the results (i) was at least 0.15.”
If you find yourself convicted of a DWI (commonly known as a DUI) you will currently have the conviction on your record for the following times:
Driving while intoxicated (11 years)
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (11 years)
Driving under the influence of drugs (11 years)
Driving after illegally consuming alcohol (persons under age 21) (3 years)
Driving while intoxicated – maiming (11 years)
Involuntary manslaughter/alcohol (11 years)
Refusing blood/breath test (11 years)
Driving while your license is suspended or revoked for driving while intoxicated (11 years)
Driving while your license is revoked for driving while intoxicated – maiming (11 years)
Driving while your license is revoked for driving while intoxicated – involuntary manslaughter (11 years)
If you have questions about the above, or if you have received a reckless driving or driving under the influence (DUI, DWI) ticket, reach out to the DUI and reckless driving attorneys at Winslow & McCurry at (804) 423.1382 or at info@wmmlegal.com. We can help.
