Any VA (and/or OH) lawyers out there?

[tonycarreon]

we were going south on 95 thursday evening and there was a nice little speed trap set up. all 5 state troopers had picked off someone and were writing tickets within a mile-long stretch.

the worse part was it was right after a huge clog so they knew people were going to be pushing it when it thinned out some.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by tonycarreon

we were going south on 95 thursday evening and there was a nice little speed trap set up. all 5 state troopers had picked off someone and were writing tickets within a mile-long stretch.

the worse part was it was right after a huge clog so they knew people were going to be pushing it when it thinned out some.

MD most insidious trick of late has been the mobile speed cameras, which they move around and hide well. Fortunately, two things are on your side for this one: The cameras are "the dog doesn't need the license, but the state needs the money" item, so the fines are low (around $40 for up to 20 MPH over) and there are no points. Second, many GPS systems now have software that is updated weekly with known locations for both speed and red light cameras, so you get a warning before you enter an area that has them. The worst place in the world currently for these ticket robots is DC, in many areas there are red light cameras at every intersection, and a speed camera in between each read light camera. Recently, I got detoured off I95 due to an accident and truck fire near DC, and my GPS stayed in constant camera alert for more than 20 min., right up until we got back on I95, and then we still hit the occasional speed camera there as well.

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by tonycarreon

the worse part was it was right after a huge clog so they knew people were going to be pushing it when it thinned out some.

Bloody hell.... ^ that is a bit savage on the population.

Hard to believe; +20 is considered reckless driving (criminal code I'd assume?), and that prosecutions are in fact happening regularly. Would +20 be considered average for let's say "passing" or "over taking"? Rude laws if you ask me. I have sympathy for those owning a sport or supercar there :/

Looking at this on the bright side, VA must have some of the best emergency services in the country

[jb92563]

Lesson learned here is in VA ...Don't drive.

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[j.fro]

Yeah, ditto on a couple of things. First off, VA nails those who speed on the interstates. It's particularly bad on North 95, just after crossing from North Carolina. They like to get 2-3 cops sitting in consecutive spots. You'll pass the first victim, thinking it's safe, and wham-o!
Second, get in touch with an experienced DUI/Reckless Driving lawyer located in the county of your offense. Good Ol' Boys Network is alive and well here. See if it can be bumped down to improper driving or simply speeding but not Reckless.
FWIW, even if the speed limit is 70, I believe anything over 81 is considered reckless driving.

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by j.fro

FWIW, even if the speed limit is 70, I believe anything over 81 is considered reckless driving.

true, i forgot about that one.

not to mention failing to signal, having an obstruction of the rear or side view mirrors, passing on a crest, driving with improperly adjusted brakes (?)...

luckily i have not had the privilege of being pulled over for speeding in VA. i can't imagine it would be a fun experience.

i still use my radar detector (yes, they are illegal) which can be confiscated.