After decades of research, it is clear that seat belts really do save lives. According to the National Safety Council, buckling up reduces your chances of dying in a motor vehicle accident by as much as 65%. Accordingly, it is not difficult to see why virtually all...
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Traffic Offenses
These sneaky moves can get you a traffic ticket
Sometimes driving can feel mundane. You might feel impatient and think you can sneak a quick move and escape a ticket. There could be some traffic laws that you feel have no merit. Because they do not make sense to you it makes sense to ignore them. However, a loose...
Could I get ticketed by camera for a lawful right turn on red?
Under Virginia’s traffic codes, motorists must always stop their vehicles at a red light. As noted on the Virginia Law Library website, drivers may then turn right on red unless a sign warns they cannot make the turn. If you received a red light traffic ticket in the...
Can you get a citation for being on a cell phone while driving?
In 2019, a Virginia Tech report stated that inattentive drivers caused over 23,000 vehicle collisions. The state passed laws limiting cell phone use while driving to decrease these incidents. Avoid citations and accidents by becoming familiar with the state's cell...
3 examples of reckless driving
Consequences of traffic law violations in Virginia can be serious and costly. You may have to pay massive fines and could even lose your driving privileges. Reckless driving is one of the most severe traffic violations. You could have your license suspended, pay a...
A closer look at failure to yield charges
If charged with failure to yield, you could face harsh repercussions. Aside from financial penalties, heading to court, higher insurance rates and points on your driving record, you could face other challenges. For example, you could have difficulty finding work in a...
What rights do I have regarding BAC testing in Virginia?
Under the Code of Virginia, individuals operating a vehicle on a highway give their implied consent to provide breath and blood samples when requested by law enforcement. To determine your blood alcohol content level through breath or blood testing, an officer must...
Should you pay your speeding ticket?
When you get a speeding ticket, you may believe that you should simply pay it off. After all, to many people, going to court over a minor speeding infraction seems like a lot of work for very little gain. However, a speeding ticket is actually a much bigger deal than...
Considerations traffic courts make when assessing toll violations
Failing to pay a toll, in most cases, is an unlawful offense. Said offense can result in fines, administrative fees and other civil penalties. That said, when assessing penalties, the courts consider the circumstances leading up to the offense. If the judge deems the...
Speeding charges carry serious ramifications
If you are facing charges related to speeding, it is important to understand the many ways in which these allegations can disrupt your life. For many people in this position, these charges create a number of short-term and even long-term challenges that interfere with...
