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...
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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...
Can I continue driving after my first DUI offense?
Getting a charge of driving under the influence in Virginia is frightening. You may have a fear of how a conviction and license suspension might impact your ability to drive to work or to run required errands. A new law, Virginia Code § 18.2-270.1(C), now permits many...
FAQ about Virginia’s safe driving point system
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles rates all drivers to whom it has issued a driver’s license using a point system. Motorists start with a score, or point balance, of zero. Each year, they can earn one “safe driving point” by maintaining a clean record. On the...
What are the penalties for DUI in Virginia?
In Virginia, drivers who operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of at least 0.08%, or who are under the influence of alcohol, an illegal drug, or even a prescription drug to a degree that impairs their ability to drive safely, can be convicted of driving...
Motorcycle crashes and financial responsibilities
The impact of motorcycle collision can be devastating in may ways. Aside from the obvious and immediate impact of a collision, such as broken bones or other serious injury, these wrecks can lead to long-term challenges, such as financial problems. Managing financial...
Steps to take after a traffic citation
Traffic citations happen to even the best Virginia driver, including profession drivers such as truckers and delivery personnel. The steps you take after a ticket is sued may determine how costly the infraction becomes. Remember, if you feel the officer issued a...
The immediate danger of distracted driving
Sometimes people start multitasking while driving without even realizing it. Because it is so common for people to have a quick snack, check their GPS or have a conversation with their passengers while driving, they may not recognize their behavior as being a...
