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A. Every person convicted of reckless driving under the provisions of this article is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
B. Every person convicted of reckless driving under the provisions of this article who, when he committed the offense, (i) was driving without a valid operator's license due to a suspension or revocation for a moving violation and, (ii) as the sole and proximate result of his reckless driving, caused the death of another, is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
C. The punishment for every person convicted of reckless driving under the provisions of this article who, when he committed the offense, was in violation of § 46.2-818.2 shall include a mandatory minimum fine of $250.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 46.2. Motor Vehicles § 46.2-868. Reckless driving; penalties - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-46-2-motor-vehicles/va-code-sect-46-2-868/
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