Q: I got three tickets at once, one was TA.21.901.2 {aggressive driving} also TA.21.800.1{Speeding} and TA.21.309.B
the last one was for changing lane unsafe. Does the speeding and change of lane meet the critera for aggressive driving? Should it be three violations?
A: Yes, aggressive driving requires three (3) underlying violations. Speed and lane change are only two of the requisite 3 violations necessary for an aggressive driving charge.
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Request a trial, not a waiver hearing. This is a 5 point offense. Unsafe lane change, together with the speeding and at least one other violation on the aggressive driving list of violations is needed to qualify as aggressive driving. It is possible the officer identified a third violation but did not charge it. This is the complete list of sections that contain possible violations under this charge:
(1) § 21-202 Traffic lights with steady indication;
(2) § 21-303 Overtaking and passing vehicles;
(3) § 21-304 Passing on right;
(4) § 21-309 Driving on laned roadways;
(5) § 21-310 Following too closely;
(6) § 21-403 Failure to yield right-of-way; or
(7) § 21-801.1 Exceeding a maximum speed limit or posted maximum
speed limit
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