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What is a Reckless Driving Summons?

October 21, 2010
Topic: Reckless Driving & Traffic

When a person is stopped for reckless driving in Fairfax, Virginia, an officer has the discretion to issue a summons in lieu of arresting the person. In reckless driving cases, drivers are generally released on a summons. A summons commands the person charged to appear at a stated time and place before a court of appropriate jurisdiction. The person being charged is asked to sign the summons. By signing, the driver is agreeing that he or she will appear at the stated time and place for court. If the driver refuses to sign, the officer is required to arrest the person and take them before a magistrate so that the magistrate can set conditions of bail that are appropriate to ensure appearance at court.  A summons in a reckless driving case is not your tradition "traffic citation."  Rather, it is the beginning of a criminal charge.  Speak with a Fairfax Virginia Reckless Driving Attorney to obtain a better understanding of reckless driving.