Va. Code § 46.2-862 : MOTOR VEHICLES — Operation — Regulation of Traffic — Reckless Driving and Improper Driving —862 - Exceeding speed limit TEXT PDF A person is guilty of reckless driving who drives a motor vehicle on the highways in the Commonwealth (i) at a speed of 20 miles per hour or more in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit or (ii) in excess of 85 miles per hour regardless of the applicable maximum speed limit. Va. Code § 46.2-862 Code 1950, §§ 46-209, 46-209.1; 1950, p. 880; 1952, c. 671; 1954, cc. 225, 401, 458; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-190; 1960, c. 510; 1964, c. 266; 1966, c. 694; 1968, c. 575; 1970, c. 521; 1974, cc. 222, 455; 1975, c. 633; 1978, c. 27; 1979, c. 86; 1981, cc. 333, 585; 1985, c. 148; 1989, c. 727; 1992, c. 608; 2006, c. 301; 2020, cc. 444, 445. Amended by Acts 2020 c. 445, § 1, eff. 7/1/2020. Amended by Acts 2020 c. 444, § 1, eff. 7/1/2020.