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§ 46.2-852. Reckless driving; general rule. Irrespective of the maximum speeds permitted by law, any person who drives a vehicle on any highway recklessly or at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person shall be guilty of reckless driving. (Code 1950, § 46-208; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-189; 1983, c. 380; 1989, c. 727.) Another section provides that it is a Class 1 misdemeanor. At least in Florida, there is case law that excessive speed, BY ITSELF, can't constitute reckless driving. Some other element(s) is (are) required such as the presence of other vehicles, pedestrians, etc. Problem in your situation, though, is you were not simply speeding, you also locked up your brakes several times. The lack of other traffic helps your situation, but the cop might convince the judge HE was endangered by your driving pattern. Since this is a crime in your state, go talk to a lawyer. I can't imagine many states require the cop to be visible, that simply makes no sense to me.
GatorJ
1996 300ZX NA
1970 Fairlady Z
2002 Ford Escape XLT |
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18:37:07 05/17/03
