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By Michelle Zimmermann
Special to the Rappahannock News
Changes to Virginia’s laws on July 1 include several hefty new penalties for aggressive driving.
While the state already has some of the toughest laws on the books regionally, drivers could rack up fines into the thousands of dollars for driving under the influence or for reckless speeding.
A DUI would bring a $2,250 fine - three $750 installments paid out over three consecutive years, with the first payment due up front upon conviction.
A felony driving offense would total $3,000 over three years. Drivers with eight or more points on their records will be fined $100, plus $75 for any point added above and beyond that after July 1.
Part of the bill also enacts a “new driver fee” of $100 for
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