The consequences of traffic citations on an individual can include higher insurance premiums as well as a hit to that individual's self-identity as a “safe driver”. In general, though, most people focus on the legal aspects and monetary costs of a traffic charge and...
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What constitutes an aggravated DUI/DWI in Virginia?
If you receive a DUI/DWI charge in Virginia, you already face severe penalties, such as losing your driver’s license, a fine, jail time and probation. However, if certain factors are present, the prosecutor will request penalties that go well beyond that. In this...
Understanding what affects alcohol metabolism may prevent a DUI
Alcohol does not affect everyone the same. Understanding this can help prevent drivers from getting behind the wheel, even if it seems they have not had that much to drink. The state of Virginia takes drinking under the influence seriously, and getting a DUI can have...
How much does a Virginia DUI/DWI raise insurance rates?
A Virginia driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence charge may lead to serious repercussions if it leads to a conviction. Many of these repercussions are financial in nature. Even if you have never received a conviction for drunk driving before, you...
How Virginia calculates its speeding tickets
If you have received a speeding ticket, you are far from the only one. Thousands of Virginians receive tickets for driving faster than the marked speed limit. The fee you must pay can seem arbitrary, but the state actually has a very logical system for determining the...
Can a DUI prevent you from finishing college?
When you get a first-time DUI charge, you might feel mixed emotions. Some people fear this charge and feel as though it is a sure sign of conviction in their future. Others treat it flippantly, feeling assured that they will not suffer consequences with a first-time...
Losing your license for points in Virginia
Virginia drivers can receive demerit points for certain types of traffic tickets. The Department of Motor vehicles records these points and may suspend your license if you accumulate too many in a certain time period. Review the offenses that carry points in Virginia...
Understanding what qualifies as a school zone?
As schools begin to pick back up, it is your responsibility as a driver to make sure you are alert and aware of how this may change your commute. You know you must watch out at bus stops and when interacting with buses on the roadways, but you also must be aware of...
What are some reasons people speed on the road?
Driving 20 mph faster than the posted speed limit is a form of reckless driving (Va. Code § 46.2-862), so naturally, you want to avoid it so that you do not incur a criminal traffic offense. However, some motorists drive fast in response to an emotional state or a...
Speeding in a school zone can involve severe penalties
We are all familiar with the yellow school zone signs. Because many of those signs stay up every day, year-round, it can be confusing to know when school is in session and the speed limit has temporarily dropped down to 25 MPH or 15 MPH limits. The penalties for...
