The county seat of Loudoun County is in the Town of Leesburg. It is a historic town with an old courthouse and new county facilities. The county receives a high number of traffic tickets on the major roads in the county, including Route 7 and Route 15. The county courthouse is located at the following address:
Loudoun County General District Court
2 Church Street NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
Telephone: 703-777-0312
The main traffic court in Loudoun is the General District Court. This court hears traffic infractions and misdemeanor offenses including Reckless Driving. There are numerous types of Reckless Driving. The most common form of Reckless Driving is Reckless Driving by Speed. This offense may be charged when someone drives 20 miles or more over the speed limit or 85 miles per hour or more.
Reckless Driving by Speed is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia, punishable by up to twelve months in jail, a fine of up to $2,500, and/or loss of license of up to six months. It is a criminal offense that carries six points on a Virginia driving record and stays on the record for 11 years. A conviction can carry other harsh repercussions, including loss of employment, immigration consequences and enormous insurance increases.
Experienced attorneys seek to get this charge amended to a traffic infraction. Traffic infractions are non-criminal in nature and carry only a fine. For example, a person charged with Reckless at 80 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone may be able to get a reduction to Failure to Obey a Highway Sign or another traffic infraction called Improper Driving.
The law office recommends in all cases that a person charged complete an eight hour Virginia approved driver improvement course. The driver needs to obtain a copy of their driving record. If the speed is very high, they may consider completing an additional four hour Reckless Driving course called RADEP. If the vehicle that was driven is an older model, the client may want to get a speedometer calibration of the car. The law office can provide specific instructions tailored to the circumstances of your case.
Loudoun County is noted as a difficult county to deal with in higher speed cases. It is more difficult to get Reckless Driving cases reduced to a traffic infraction if it is over 90 miles per hour. In those cases, the person needs to complete extensive community service with a non-profit agency. This may help mitigate the facts of the case and help the person earn a reduction. You need a lawyer with extensive experience in this county who can give you specific advice about your particular case.
The legislature passed a new law effective July, 2026 which gives the courts power to order someone charged with Reckless By Speed (100 miles per hour or more) into the Intelligent Speed Assistance Program. This program requires the driver to install and maintain a new device in each vehicle they own that monitors the speed of the vehicle. The person's license to drive will be suspended by the DMV, and they will be issued a Restricted License to drive in the state. It will be conditioned on having the device in the car and following all instructions. There is an installation fee and monthly maintenance fee.
The law office has practiced in this county for 27 years. It can provide you with excellent advice and representation, helping you get the best results for your case. Contact the law office today at 703-352-9044 and ask for advice. The office provides a free, initial consultation and reasonable flat fee rates.