Can reckless by speed cases be reduced or dismissed?
A. Some jurisdictions will permit those charged with reckless by speed to attend a driver improvement program and dismiss the charge upon successful completion. Some will not. Those that do generally have a cut-off speed for eligibility for this kind of leniency. Prosecutors and judges in some jurisdictions will agree to reduce the charged speed on the ticket so that the conviction will be reported as a simple speeding ticket and not reckless driving. Others wont. Your ability to get some kind of leniency in these cases depends upon the policies in the jurisdiction where youre charged and your prior driving record. If you are licensed in Virginia, the police officer will likely have a copy of your Virginia DMV driving record with him in court. If you are licensed elsewhere you should obtain a copy of your driving record from the state that issued your drivers license and bring it to court or give it to your attorney. If you think that speedometer error may have contributed to the offen
