Aggressive Driving
Aggressive Driving Defense Attorney in Georgetown
Aggressive driving is one of the more serious traffic violations in Delaware. The premise behind Delaware’s Aggressive Driving Laws, as well as other traffic offense laws, are to ultimately make Delaware roads, highways and interstates safer for those traveling them.
If you have been pulled over for Aggressive Driving in Delaware it is in your best interest to work with a Georgetown, Delaware Aggressive Driving Lawyer. Call The Law Office of Ronald D. Phillips Jr at 302 856 9860. Or, email Mr. Phillips here.
Aggressive Driving In Delaware
In the state of Delaware aggressive driving laws are structured to ultimately prevent traffic accidents. Aggressive driving is not necessarily a single act you can commit. Instead, the charge is the culmination of violating 3 or more traffic crimes simultaneously. Some of these offenses can be:
- Failure To Yield
- Unsafe Lane Change
- Disregarding A Traffic Control Device
- Failure To Stop At Command Of Police Officer
- Following Too Closely
- Passing On A Shoulder
- Speeding
- Excessive Speed
- Penalties
- Passing A Stopped School Bus
- Failure To Signal
Penalties For An Aggressive Driving Conviction
If you are convicted of aggressive driving in Delaware you may be subject to a fine between $100.00-$300.00 and/or 10-30 days in jail. Your driving privileges will be suspended for 30 days. In addition you will also be required to complete a DMV behavior modification class. Since Delaware operates on a point system you will get 6 points on your license. Some secondary penalties are increased insurance premiums, possibly being dropped by your insurance carrier or an inability to get auto insurance.
If you receive a subsequent offense within 3 years the fines will increase to between $300.00-$1,000.00, you will be sentenced to jail for 30-60 days and your driving privileges will be suspended for 30 days.
Contact A Sussex County, Delaware Aggressive Driving Attorney
If you have been charged with aggressive driving in Delaware please contact The Law Office of Ronald D. Phillips Jr. to protect your rights and driving privileges. Mr. Phillips will aggressively defend your rights in an effort to achieve the most favorable outcome possible and keep any negative legal, professional and financial consequences to a minimum. Please call Mr. Phillip’s office at 302 856 9860. Or you can click here to email Mr. Phillips.
The Law Office of Ronald D. Phillips Jr. proudly serves those accused of aggressive driving throughout Kent County, Delaware and Sussex County Delaware. Within these counties he serves all cities, towns and suburbs in including, but no limited to, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Harrington, Kenton, Little Creek, Seaford, Georgetown, Millsboro, Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean View, Laurel, Delmar and Dagsboro.
Mr. Phillips also handles traffic violations given on all Kent County Delaware and Sussex County Delaware roads such as: Route 1, Route 13, Route 113, Route 30, Route 24, Route 26, Route 16, Route 404, Kings Highway, Savannah Road, Rehoboth Avenue and Coast Highway.