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I just wanted too know what I will be facing if I was too go too court without a lawyer I just got off driving probation and my points is -11 and my speed was 79/35 and I went too get my car calibrated it was off by one and I took a class so my points went down too -11 it was -16 at first
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
They're probably not going to reduce it for you. And you might get some jail time. You haven't approached at the correct way. There's a better way to approach that. But honestly, a case like that requires good legal representation because you've got a pretty bad driving record... View More 
Google map led me the customer neighbor's house - the house is on a small hill with long/driveway.
The moment I was close the the house and I realized that it's was the address. I started to make a 3-point turn. Half way before I complete the turn, the owner got out and start... View More
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answered on Sep 15, 2024
That's a wild sequence of events. What you're describing could be charged criminally in a number of ways, including unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and destruction of property. It's a shame that there is apparently no dash camera footage of this incident as that would settle a... View More
I completed 10 hours of community service between May 1st and 18th. I brought this to the judge on May 30th. The judge assigned me 20 hours of community service. Do I need to do 10 additional hours or 20 in total?
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answered on Sep 15, 2024
Without being there I couldn't tell you. I recommend calling the clerk's office for the court in question and asking if there are any notes on your warrant or summons that indicate what the judge wanted. At the very least, you can tell the judge you double-checked with the clerk's if... View More
Pulled over in VA ,passing through,first ticket. Asked for extension I was told no,asked the clerk what to do. She said pay it. I did. Was charge with no show. This was almost 7 years ago. Of course its showing up in my background checks
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
It sounds like you may have a warrant for failing to appear if they charged you with "no show." Maybe you mean they tried you in your absence? If there is a warrant for failing to appear you will need to take care of that. If they found you guilty in your absence there is currently no... View More
Driver had no front license plate on vehicle but had license plate inside car
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
Appellate courts have held that an officer's request for a passenger's identification is lawful, even without suspicion of a specific crime or infraction. In this case, the officer is also claiming you weren't wearing a safety belt and so they would have reason to investigate that... View More
Driver had no front license plate on vehicle but had license plate inside car
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
There's a way to politely say that you prefer not to provide ID. And ask (on video or other recording) if you are required by law to provide ID and what the penalties are if you do not comply. If they tell you it's required and you will be arrested if you don't comply or face other... View More
I was pulled over for speeding and ticketed going 57 in a 40. This was also my first time ever being pulled over and having any vehicle incidents. I was also going downhill and saw my speedometer did not go over 45. On the ticket it says my speed was monitored with a Front/Stationary radar;... View More
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answered on Sep 8, 2024
You can certainly plead not guilty and challenge the radar accuracy. Just be aware that it's never easy to challenge the validity of stationary or moving radar results. The officer will more than likely be able to testify that he used tuning forks to check the calibration of his radar unit... View More
I was pulled over for speeding and ticketed going 57 in a 40. This was also my first time ever being pulled over and having any vehicle incidents. I was also going downhill and saw my speedometer did not go over 45. On the ticket it says my speed was monitored with a Front/Stationary radar;... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
An attorney can probably get you a much more favorable result. You admit to speeding 1-9 over the limit which is 3 demerit points. I can usually easily get that reduced to something that doesn't carry any points in Petersburg if that's where your ticket was assuming you were polite. You... View More
I got a ticket for violation of VA CODE 46.2-861-1(B) and Local code is 422.01. It gives me a court date for Aug 22.
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answered on Aug 1, 2024
Prepayable offenses should be marked on the court case information website (for more details, see: https://www.vacourts.gov/caseinfo/tickets_dc.html). I don't have enough information to answer your question about the Local Code violation, but the 46.2-861.1(B) offense is considered an... View More
She gave wrong name because she had a warrant she got arrested what cause did he have to talk to her
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answered on Jun 7, 2024
Federal courts have ruled that, during lawful a traffic stop, an officer may ask passengers for their identification. They justified this by describing such requests as "minimally intrusive" and in the interests of officer safety. And so while we may disagree with this authority, it is... View More
She gave wrong name because she had a warrant she got arrested what cause did he have to talk to her
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
Generally the police don't need cause to ask questions. And you are free to refuse to answer questions. Although in certain scenarios you might face consequences for that such as vehicle accidents where there is a duty to provide some identifying information.
The bus was approaching a railroad, with its hazards on. Neither the yellow or red flashing lights were on when I passed, however when I checked my rear mirror the red lights were flashing and the stop sign had been put out. None of these were on when I made the maneuver but now I’m worried I... View More
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
In Virginia the bus has to be stopped when you pass it. It doesn't sound like you committed a violation. If the bus was already stopped when you passed they can use a camera ticket (traffic infraction) in the mail but the bus would need to be stopped with the sign out before the pass. Or you... View More
The bus was approaching a railroad, with its hazards on. Neither the yellow or red flashing lights were on when I passed, however when I checked my rear mirror the red lights were flashing and the stop sign had been put out. None of these were on when I made the maneuver but now I’m worried I... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2024
In most states it is illegal to pass a school bus WHILE it is displaying red flashing signals and/or a stop sign. If the bus displayed these AFTER you passed, you did not commit a violation, but you do not say whether you were cited or not. The police will most likely not issue a citation they did... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
Attending a DMV-approved driver improvement clinic voluntarily may result in you being awarded 5 safe driving points. This can be done once every two years. When you enroll you should be able to provide your reason for attending the clinic; if it's entered into the system as being done... View More
Hello,
This morning I was driving to work and a school bus pulled out in front of me and I quickly switched to the next lane over. The reason I’m concerned is because as soon as the bus pulled out they were slowly moving and I didn’t realize they were about to stop again. I’m not... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
There are two Virginia statutes governing the passing of a school bus. They both discuss a vehicle "approaching" a stopped school bus and require that the school bus actually be stopped when it is passed. The statutes do not appear to apply to the situation you have described; this, as... View More
Hello,
This morning I was driving to work and a school bus pulled out in front of me and I quickly switched to the next lane over. The reason I’m concerned is because as soon as the bus pulled out they were slowly moving and I didn’t realize they were about to stop again. I’m not... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2024
Whether you get a ticket will largely depend on 1) if the bus driver noted you, felt you were passing them and reported you, and 2) if the bus had video cameras (the distribution of those cameras is very sporadic). This is a tough one, because the judges take it very seriously in light of the risk... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
The Code of Virginia (specifically, Title 46.2, which governs most traffic matters) defines "highway", "roadway", and "shoulder" separately. That being said, there are times when traffic rules will apply to vehicles on the shoulder. For instance, Section 46.2-888,... View More
In Virginia I did go to court for citation just infraction speeding 54 on a 35. I have a super clean record as well, nothing on it was hoping I get a break. Cop did not ask typical questions like where are you going why are you almost going criminal speed. He was super quick on giving me a ticket.... View More
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answered on Mar 18, 2024
If you were present then you should not be found guilty in absentia or be asked to pay the associated in absentia fee ($35 last I checked). Check with the clerk's office for the court in which your case was called to see if there's anything you can do. It's possible that the clerk... View More
turn in to my drive way, left turn and I was turning in front of him, there was a far distance then all of a sudden very close to me, he never touched breaks and no break marks on road. I think he was speeding and might have been able to react better. I know I got the ticket but not sure if I... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
If it were me, I would appear if possible. A judge has options for reducing or even dismissing a ticket like this. An amended charge of improper driving (only 3 demerit points) or even dismissal with completion of a driver improvement clinic might be possible depending on the circumstances of the... View More
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answered on Dec 28, 2023
The statute deals with a "school bus that is stopped" rather than one coming to a stop or simply displaying its warning signals. My reading of the statute is that there would need to be testimony from a witness and/or video footage establishing that the bus was passed while stopped.... View More
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