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July'02 IIRC. In VA 20+ over the limit OR 80 mph will garner a reckless driving ticket.
Except in a 35 mph zone, where 60 mph is reckless. Otherwise you have it correct. Not sure why they wrote the statute that way--what makes 35 so special?
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Reckless driving penalty in VA


I did a search and found out that it is up to 1 yr in jail, $2500, and six points
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[br]If I remember correctly the speed limit in the HOV was 60mph. three years ago. The 65mph. was changed recently.


July'02 IIRC. In VA 20+ over the limit OR 80 mph will garner a reckless driving ticket.

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If I remember correctly the speed limit in the HOV was 60mph. three years ago. The 65mph. was changed recently.
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I think 72 mph is a reasonable speed to drive. 80mph is pushing the envelop a little bit.
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Given the volume of traffic in the HOV, I think the posted speed limit of 65 should be reduced to at most 60. Why? Because it was bumped up during a period when HOV usage was much less and there were fewer safety issues. I have ridden with too many folks who go up to 80 mph and I get really ticked off.

Interestingly, I had a conversation a while back with a woman who got a ticket for going 80 and guess what, it is classified as reckless driving, even though ONLY 15 over the posted limit. Generally reckless driving is 20 or more but there is a thing about 80 that it is always reckless driving.
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I understand how fast cars are going, but don't you think 80 in a congested stretch like the HOV lanes is a little excessive? Besides, they aren't there for speed necessarily, reducing congestion is the primary reason. If everyone is going to start driving those speeds, they need to make it an oval.
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VABIGBLUE....

Let's face the facts here. I'm not sure what HOV/95 you have been driving on...but the speed of traffic out there dictates going at least 70....In fact I would say going less than 70 in most stretches puts you in danger. I had a driver pass me in the narrow shoulder on the left hand side of HOV while I was going 75-80. I think that although the speed limit is 65, traffic dictates that you proceed at a faster pace. Question: Why is it that the only cars I see pulled over on HOV are single passenger violaters.....There isn't much speed enforcement going on out there during rush hour...
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[br]Harlean,



While MANY people don't agree with the hybrid laws, it was the people of Virginia who elected the officials that made the laws.

See ya'll in the morning.

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Too bad the people that got elected can't follow Federal law.... Instead they pass these stupid exemption laws for cars that don't deserve an exemption under Federal law because they are too dirty.
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[br]Actually, I think HOV lanes on 95 are 70mph...so, we should at least go 75-80...that's what I did today! I picked up 3 people and my first experience picking up sluggers was great. Thank you nice, quiet and helpful sluggers! I hope you enjoyed listening to the smooth tones of wtopnews.

Originally posted by ScarletLSG
[br]I'm one of those Hybrid drivers ... I drive a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid. WOULDN'T I LOVE TO SLUG. My commute is from Quantico to Dulles ... certainly not condusive to ANY public transportation or slugging. My Hybrid FLIES though ... and most of the 2003s and 2004s are the same. I can easily accelerate to 80, if I choose. Though I'm wondering why you are upset about people driving 70 ... when the speed limit is 65 or less?

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Come on, you've got to be joking. The limit on any stretch of 95/HOV is 65. If you continue to drive 75 and 80, you're putting a lot of people at risk. Think safety first.
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