Rules to remember
- Reckless driving charge for 20+ mph over speed limit or 85+ mph
- Radar detectors are ILLEGAL in Virginia (only state to ban them)
- HOV violations on I-95/I-395 carry heavy fines
- 45 hours of supervised driving required
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Virginia is the ONLY state where radar detectors are illegal. Going 20+ mph over the limit or exceeding 85 mph is automatically classified as reckless driving — a criminal misdemeanor, not just a ticket.
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Before you drive
Virginia is the only state that bans radar detectors. The state has strict speed enforcement with reckless driving being a criminal offense for excessive speed. Insurance minimums are 25/50/20.