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

[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.