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...
What do you know about negotiating your traffic ticket?
You received a speeding ticket at the hands of Virginia law enforcement. You want to contest the traffic offense, but would it make more sense to negotiate? NerdWallet offers insights that may help lessen your traffic offense penalties. Learn more about your options...
The consequences of aggressive driving
If you are like most Virginia drivers, you learned road rules and driving skills in a drivers’ education class. However, over time, as driving becomes automatic, personal habits may take the place of traffic laws. As you forget some of the finer points of traffic...
What do you know about FR-44 certification?
While adjusting to your new life after receiving a DUI, you may learn that you need a new type of car insurance. In Virginia, you need a special financial responsibility certification called "FR-44" that demonstrates that you have proper liability coverage for your...
Can you lose your license for moving violations?
Moving violations may seem like a minor driving offense, but they can cause serious accidents and even death. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that speeding violations alone killed over 9,000 people in 2018, with thousands more injured. While...
6 point violations and you
Being a safe driver has its benefits. As we discussed in an earlier article, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles uses a point system that awards good drivers so that minor violations such as driving without turning off your brights or missing a stop sign do not...
What is the driver’s license points system?
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles keeps track of your driving after it issues a driver’s license. It will watch out to make sure that you abide by state insurance laws, avoid traffic infractions and are a safe driver. The DMV maintains a point system that...
Specialized programs may result in reduced DUI sentences
Virginia residents convicted of DUI may be eligible to participate in a rehabilitation or other behavior-modification program. At Spencer Law PLLC, we understand how seriously a DUI charge affects your personal and professional life, including your ability to drive...
Will you keep your drinking to a minimum this holiday season?
While autumn has just arrived in Virginia, the winter and holiday season are not far behind. You may look forward to seeing friends and family again, or just taking some time off work to relax. What you likely do not look forward to is getting a DUI. To help you keep...
Do you know how being a good driver saves you money?
If you tend to have a bit of a lead foot while driving the streets and roads of Virginia, you may soon find yourself on the receiving end of a traffic ticket. While you may feel driving safer could cost you time when running behind, it could save you money. Take a...
