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I received a reckless speeding ticket 3 and a half bears ago that is preventing me from receiving a promotion at work because I cannot be insured. How can I have this ticket reduced or removed?
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answered on Apr 16, 2019
It sounds like it is a criminal misdemeanor reckless driving charge and not a simple speeding ticket. Either way, I don't think there is anything you can do. You have ten days to appeal after a conviction and 60 days to file a motion to reopen. Some judges bend the 60 day rule but I don't... View More 
But it just tells me tickets in Pa. How can I find out about it or where can I find out about this? It's been over 25 yrs
answered on Apr 14, 2019
You should reach out to the Pennsylvania DMV. It will tell you how to come into compliance in PA and clear up your suspension(s) there so that you'll be okay to get your license in Virginia.
What do I need to do to get this taken care of? The tickets so old that I can't even remember what it was for.?? Thank you
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answered on Apr 14, 2019
Get a compliance summary from the Virginia DMV that will tell you what you need to do.
It has happened twice, by the same officer. I've got to go to work, have no other ride.
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answered on Mar 19, 2019
You should ride a bike or find a residence closer to work. If they have reason to believe your license is suspended then that's probably going to be fine.
Stuck with ignition interlock on my vehicle dmv says I can’t get restricted license is anything I can do?
answered on Mar 19, 2019
From what you are describing, it sounds like you were convicted of driving while you are suspended/revoked (for either a DUI or a drug charge) under VA code 18.2-272. One of the penalties under that statute is that the DMV takes your license for an additional 12 months (on top of the original... View More
State of Va. and it will be dismissed after I take the class.
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answered on Mar 3, 2019
Every court is different on their rules. Some courts have specific requirements. Some courts allow online driving school and some don't. You should have been given instructions to follow.
How can Virginia enforce a tint violation on an out of state vehicle and get away with violating the right to pass law?
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answered on Mar 3, 2019
Every driver in the US is required to comply with the individual requirements of each state they enter. When you enter a state you are required to abide by their laws. So if you bring marijuana that is legal to possess and use from one state where it's legal into a state where it's... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2019
Yes. 30 mph over the limit in a 40 zone is a very high speed and both jail and license suspension are possible.
Contact a local lawyer for help on that one.
The tags had a '19' in the year spot becasue they were expired. Once he discorvered that he took them. I wasnt charged. But I want to know will dmv give them back?
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answered on Mar 3, 2019
If they had a 19 in the year spot how were they expired? If the tags were illegal/altered then I doubt you're getting those back and you must be very grateful that you didn't get charged with a misdemeanor.
17 year old driver, licensed in WV, supposedly clocked at 92 in a 70. Parent in car, clean driving record. Juvenile District Court.
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answered on Mar 3, 2019
Every court is different on how they treat 92 in a 70. Some courts give jail time, others convict and suspend the license but don't give jail, and many others will reduce with community service/driving school. Talk to an experienced traffic lawyer in the location where the offense was. Once... View More
I recently was in a left turn lane waiting at a red light and decided at the last minute that i wanted to go straight so i put on my turn signal and when the light turned green the second car in line let me in. A police officer was behind me in an unmarked car and pulled me over for crossing a... View More
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answered on Feb 17, 2019
You're not allowed to change lanes if it's a solid line so you're guilty of it. They may help you if you hire a lawyer.
Officer claimed I dimmed my headlights 100 feet out but not as the law required which is 200 feet (Virginia) The ticket states "Did not dim lights" can I fight this as lights behave in strange ways depending on the circumstances
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answered on Feb 3, 2019
You can go to court and plead not guilty. The judge will just make a decision one way or the other.
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answered on Jan 30, 2019
I don't even know what you're trying to ask. If you were charged with driving without a license you can request a court appointed lawyer at your hearing or hire someone. Usually it helps to get properly licensed. Good luck.
A Va state trooper pulled him over for a broken tail light, then found out he was not old enought to even have a learners permit. He wrote him 4 tickets...driving without license, broken tail light, loud exhaust and no seatbelt.
How will this effect him getting his learners permit? Since... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2019
His case will be in the juvenile and domestic relations court in the jurisdiction where he committed the offenses. The main one to be concerned with is the driving without a license because that's a misdemeanor. Many judges would continue the case to let him get his permit and consider... View More
Class and earned 5 points - can the judge dismiss or at least agree to pay the pénality but not reporting to DMV? I’ve court day 2/7 can you please give me your opinion
Thanks
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answered on Jan 22, 2019
It just depends on the judge. A lot of people make the mistake of reading on google to do driving school. Or they think that doing voluntary driving school will help with a dismissal. It may help, and it may hurt your case. Many judges won't let you "double dip" by getting a... View More
jail time for expired registration and suspended license. However, my registration is up to date and I am currently working on obtaining my VA license to clear all this up. What should I do? Is he correct about more jail time?
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answered on Jan 12, 2019
Registration charges don't carry the possibility of jail. Driving suspended charges carry the possibility of jail. Usually it helps to get your license back. In my experience, courts are going to look at the reason your license was suspended and whether or not you get it back. In addition, and... View More
24 years old and a clean record
answered on Jan 11, 2019
It depends on the facts of your case and which code section you were charged under.
If you were charged under 46.2-830, and the facts of your case permit it, it would be best to seek a reduction to 46.2-830.1 in order to avoid assessing the demerit points on your driver's license. If... View More
On the ticket the cop filled out the arrest location, time ,and date. I never got arrested or got out of my car. Can I get the case thrown out because of that?
answered on Jan 11, 2019
The short answer to your question is no, this would not be grounds for having your case thrown out.
Law enforcement officers can stop your vehicle to give you a citation when they notice you have broken the law in some way, such as by speeding or disregarding a traffic signal. While this... View More
This cop and I have been on the outs and we don't get along well one day he pulls up and is talking to me crazy he pulls off then he comes back and says that he has so many drive on two different occasions and he had issue a warrant for me both times he's drove by my house numerous times... View More
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answered on Jan 12, 2019
I don't think anything would prevent them from going before a magistrate and swearing out a warrant. I could be wrong about that, but I think they can do that. If they didn't stop you though, how do they prove it was you and not someone that looked like you? So they may have proof issues.
I hold VA drivers license.
Above 20MPH is 6 point violation and 10 to 20 MPH is 4 point violation in VA.
Is it better to get it reduced to 4 point than 6 point violation?
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answered on Dec 31, 2018
As a general rule, it is always going to be best to get it reduced as low as possible. This is true because insurance companies differ in how they treat tickets, and at different speeds. In addition, if you get a future ticket, having that 30 mph over is a pretty serious prior charge. So I would... View More
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