When you get a traffic ticket, your immediate move may be to pay for it and go on with your life. But paying a ticket is admitting guilt, and it may not be the right decision. You should always consider the situation and take time to determine if you want to fight the...
Drunk driving is a serious issue in Virginia. To combat the increasing number of people getting behind the wheel when under the influence of alcohol, the state has taken a harsh stance. In most cases, you will automatically lose your driver's license for a DUI or...
Your vehicle is your personal property, so you may think that whatever you do in it is your business. However, there are many laws regulating what you can and cannot do in your vehicle. These laws seek to help keep you and others safe. For example, you cannot drink...
Virginia Code outlines multiple situations where an officer may give you a ticket for reckless driving. Keep in mind that this charge is more serious than a simple ticket for speeding or other minor infractions. The general definition of reckless driving is operating...
If you receive a traffic ticket in Warrenton, Virginia, there are several ways you can pay for it. You should receive a notice of the payment amount on the ticket. Remember when you pay a ticket, it means accepting guilt. You will not go to court or have the ability...
According to a recent analysis of traffic stop data, Virginia police are more likely to stop Black and Hispanic drivers than white drivers. Additionally, police are more likely to search or arrest non-white drivers during traffic stops. What does this mean for drivers...
In Virginia, a reckless driving charge can lead to serious consequences. With that said, you may wonder what exactly the law considers to be "reckless" driving. If a police officer recently pulled you over and you received a reckless driving charge, you may have more...
Virginia lawmakers passed several new laws that will likely affect drivers across the state starting in July of 2022. WRIC News Channel 8 reports that the governor signed several new bills into laws that could make Virginia roads safer for motorists and affects the...
All drivers in the state have a driving record. Part of that record is the point system, which assigns points based on good and bad driving habits. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles explains you can earn demerit points when you receive a traffic violation, or...
A traffic violation can occur from a number of offenses, including driving over the speed limit and driving on a suspended license. Although receiving a ticket for some violations, such as speeding or not stopping at a stop sign, may not seem like a big deal, there...