Hampton Roads Traffic Courts & Tickets
Which Hampton Roads court has your case, and what Virginia law actually says about it
Which Hampton Roads court hears a traffic case, what a magistrate's office does, and what Virginia law says about reckless driving, DWI and speeding.
Every page cites the Code of Virginia, links to the official text, and shows the date it was last checked. How these guides are researched.
Hampton Roads Courts
Which court handles a traffic case in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton and York County — and what a magistrate's office does not.
- Newport News Traffic — General District Court, Newport News, VA
Newport News General District Court runs a dedicated Traffic Division. What it handles, how a case moves through it, and how to appeal.
- Inside the Portsmouth VA General District Court
Portsmouth General District Court hears every traffic and misdemeanor case from the city. What it handles, and how to appeal a conviction.
- Hampton Traffic Court: How a Case Actually Runs
Hampton traffic court means Hampton General District Court. What it handles, when a charge is reduced to improper driving, and how appeals work.
- The Hampton, Virginia Magistrate Office: What It Actually Does
The Hampton magistrate's office issues warrants, summonses and bail decisions. It does not hold trials. How it differs from the General District Court.
- Yorktown General District Court: York County's Traffic Court
Yorktown General District Court is officially York General District Court, which also serves the City of Poquoson. What it handles and how to appeal.
Tickets & Charges
What Virginia law says about reckless driving, DWI, hit-and-run and speeding charges in Hampton Roads — penalties, points and what happens next.
- A Virginia Beach DWI: The Law, the Penalties and License Loss
Virginia Beach DWI is the same offense as DUI: a 0.08 BAC or higher, or driving under the influence. First-offense penalties, points and license loss.
- Reckless Driving, Virginia Beach: The Charge, the Court and the Points
Reckless driving in Virginia Beach is a Class 1 misdemeanor: up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine. What counts as reckless, and the points.
- Hit and Run, Virginia Beach: What the Law Requires
Virginia law requires a driver to stop and identify themselves after a crash. What a Virginia Beach hit and run charge carries, and what to do.
- Hit and Run in Norfolk, VA: Virginia's Duty-to-Stop Law
A Norfolk hit and run turns on one question: was the property attended or unattended? The answer changes a misdemeanor into a felony.
- Virginia Beach Speeding Ticket: The Fine, the Points and the Court
Virginia's speeding fines follow one statewide formula: $6 per mph over the limit, plus court costs. What a Virginia Beach ticket costs, and prepayment.