FAQ (Traffic): I got a reckless driving ticket in Virginia, do I really need a lawyer? This is a very broad question and we can only answer it with the most typical lawyer answer you can think of.... it depends. Reckless driving in Virginia is a Class 1 criminal misdemeanor, not a simple traffic infraction. The two most common reckless driving ticket offenses stem from either (a) driving in excess of 85mph or (b) driving in excess of 20 mph over the posted speed limit. Even i