A new change to Virginia law allows non-U.S. citizens to qualify for a Driver Privilege Card, which functions as a driver's license exclusively for non-U.S. citizens. This card grants … [Read more...]
Major Change to Virginia’s “Move Over Law”
posted on April 10, 2023
Most Virginia drivers are familiar with VA Code § 46.2-861.1. “Drivers to yield right-of-way or reduce speed when approaching stationary vehicles displaying certain warning lights on highways”, … [Read more...]
Reckless Driving in Virginia: High Speed Reckless Driving
posted on July 13, 2022
Over the past two years, jurisdictions in Central Virginia have seen a sharp increase in high speed reckless driving cases. Numbers like 140 mph on the highways of central Virginia were never seen, … [Read more...]
Updates in Virginia Criminal Law: Odor of marijuana not enough for vehicle search
posted on March 6, 2021
On March 1, 2021, several sweeping criminal justice reforms that were passed in last summer’s special session of the General Assembly went into effect in Virginia. One of the largest reforms were … [Read more...]
Virginia is now a “Hands Free” State
posted on March 3, 2021
As of January 1, 2021, Virginia is one of many “hands free” states when it comes to cell phone use behind the wheel. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 46.2-818.2 it is now unlawful for a driver to … [Read more...]
Virginia Special Session Legislative Update: Two sweeping changes to criminal law in the Commonwealth
posted on November 17, 2020
This past week, the General Assembly wrapped up the special session that began in August. This special session focused on police reform and responses to the COVID 19 crisis. The General Assembly made … [Read more...]
Change to Reckless Driving in Virginia
posted on November 13, 2020
On July 1, 2020, a major change was implemented concerning the definition of reckless driving by speed in Virginia. Before that date, reckless driving was defined as operating a motor vehicle in … [Read more...]
Real ID Deadline Extended
posted on April 7, 2020
With the rapid spread of COVID-19 and the declaration of a national emergency, the Department of Homeland Security has made the decision to extend the deadline in which all U.S. citizens and … [Read more...]
Reckless driving using a phone: Changes coming January 1st, 2021 for drivers in Virginia
posted on March 16, 2020
A topic of contentious fighting amongst drivers everywhere in Virginia is how we should treat those who are using handheld devices like cell phones while driving. Being distracted by a conversation … [Read more...]
Virginia License Suspension Forgiveness – For now, a temporary reprieve.
posted on December 18, 2019
This year Virginia has seen a change in how it handles license suspension. There have been many articles and news outlets stating that through a budget amendment effective July 1, 2019 Virginia law … [Read more...]
