{"id":1704,"date":"2010-10-13T18:02:06","date_gmt":"2010-10-14T02:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theathleteslawyer.com\/?p=1704"},"modified":"2010-10-13T18:02:06","modified_gmt":"2010-10-14T02:02:06","slug":"reporting-aggressive-and-unsafe-driving-in-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/2010\/10\/13\/reporting-aggressive-and-unsafe-driving-in-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"Reporting Aggressive and Unsafe Driving in Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Virginia law defines aggressive driving as a hazard to others with the intent to harass, intimidate, injure or obstruct another person and commits at least one of the following:<\/p>\n<p>    * failure to drive on the right side of the highway<br \/>\n    * failure to drive in the lanes marked for traffic<br \/>\n    * following too closely<br \/>\n    * failure to yield right of way<br \/>\n    * failure to follow traffic control device<br \/>\n    * passing on right<br \/>\n    * exceeding the speed limit<br \/>\n    * stopping on a highway<\/p>\n<p>You have two options for reporting an aggressive driver to law enforcement. You can report an aggressive driver when the action is occurring or file a report with the appropriate law enforcement agency after the fact. To report a driver when he\/she is exhibiting the aggressive driving behavior dial #77 and your call should be directed to the appropriate jurisdiction. #77 is designed to help drivers report a driver in distress or exhibiting unsafe behavior. To report the incident after the fact, you must be able to identify the operator of the vehicle and provide a tag number, car make and model and be willing to serve as a witness.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: Each law enforcement agency has specific requirements and procedures for reporting traffic safety violations. 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