More than just a traffic infraction, reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor in Virginia that can remain on your record for 11 years, which may have an impact on your insurance rates and employment prospects. Additionally, convictions result in six penalty points that are applied to your driving record for a period of two years in Virginia. If you accrue too many points, this may result in higher insurance costs and even license bans in the future. It's best to have legal counsel to help you negotiate the process because of the grave repercussions.