With the holiday season approaching, people in Virginia and all over the country will be attending parties and gatherings with loved ones. Alcohol will most likely be a feature of these parties, which increases the drunk driving risk. How much you drink has a direct...
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Month: October 2019
Can a ticket cost you your driver’s license?
When you receive a traffic violation in Virginia your driving record may be subject to demerit points which carry several negative effects for you. Picking up demerits on your license is reason for concern because the ensuing change can result in higher insurance...
What could get you charged with reckless driving in Virginia? And how is it punished?
Reckless driving is a legal term referring to a number of different traffic crimes. It is broadly defined as driving in a “manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person.” Va. Code § 46.2-852. It is applicable both to public roads as well as the...
How accurate are speed radar guns?
If you are a Virginian resident who has been issued a speeding ticket due to a radar gun's reading, you may be wondering exactly how accurate these tools are in the first place. Though they may seem like a foolproof way for an officer to determine who is or isn't...
How to safely drive near school buses
School is well under way in Virginia which means school buses are out in numbers. With all the starts and stops a bus makes, it may be tempting to go around them. However, there is a safe way to drive near school buses that keep kids safe and avoid unnecessary tickets...