SilvrVette

Came across this a few days ago. VA raised the limit to 70 on I-81 (good news). Bad news? Going 11 over can net you a reckless. Following is a cut-n-paste ...

"Virginia Reckless Driving Ticket

Virgina is cracking down on excessive speeding, especially in Fairfax County on the Dulles Toll road and Wythe County.

If you are cited for 20mph over the speed limit or at a speed greater than 80mph then you may be facing the very serious charge of reckless driving. In Virginia this is a criminal violation and a mandatory court appearance.

The judge has the option of fining you up to 2500 plus one year in jail. Jail time is unusual but does happen, especially if your speed exceeded 100mph. They will put you in cuffs and you will go straight to jail.
You should always contest a VA reckless driving charge. If there were no other issues during the traffic stop, most Virginia courts will reduce the violation to a simple speeding ticket. However this still carries a stiff six point count with the possibility of a major increase in you auto insurance and a fine in the neighborhood of $500. If you are a VA driver, you will be subject to the reckless driving $1050 surcharge payable to the VA DMV on top of the court fine if the judge does not reduce.

We strongly recommend that you retain a Virginia lawyer for any major speeding or traffic violation but especially if you receive a VA reckless driving or DUI citation. A Virginia attorney can represent you at your arraignment and can usually negotiate for you so you do not have to appear in court. No one can guarantee what will happen in court and we cannot guarantee that you will be satisfied with representation from the Virginia attorneys we recommend. However, we have verified each firms reputation and have received positive feedback ... "

http://www.speedingticketcentral.com/Virginia-speeding-ticket.html

Homeboy77

What is up with VA?? Radar is outlawed and now this? Geesh.

khafe458

Virginia...the anti-car state

sabastian458

sad day when you have to hire a lawyer for a simple 11 over speeding ticket.

SilvrVette

Makes you want to move to Montanna. I've been doing some reading ... It's not good. The "red light cameras" can be switched to "speed on green" and it's a well known secret that shaving 1 - 2 seconds off the yellow timing ups the revenue generated by 110% ( need to verify to be totally sure om that one ). Already the VA intrersections with red light cameras are at the lower limit of the allowed time set by the Federal Highway Admin. Is all about the bucks *… and it won't change till people speak up. * Gawd - I'm starting to sound like a malcontent.*

Ok - I feel better now

Ret.Horsecop13

Thanks for the heads up I will be on 81 next week heading to NY!

Old Nash

Wythe County has always been a speed trap. The state police and Wythe County Sheriff Office run radar on I 81 and I 77.

wills670

And I wonder why that would get you a ticket?

old stingray

Thanks for the heads up!

red454

Was heading for Florida on the 13th and got stopped on I-77 in Wythe County and got charged with Reckless by Speed. I have to go to court, does someone know of a good lawyer in this area that will represent me? I am from Ontario so I would rather not have to travel down again for court. Thanks

SilvrVette

My wife got tagged by the local constabulary on I-81 outside Wytheville a year or so back (not a VA/SP - the county sheriff making the world safe and collecting taxes). He pulled over 3 people at a time. They sit just south of town behind a big rock ... it's all a money maker for those hicks (and both me and my wife are from towns smaller - but not so nasty).

I don't know if these guys can help - but there are links to legal pros that offer speeding ticket help and representation - these folks are in VA but the site has info for all 50 states.

http://www.speedingticketcentral.com...ng-ticket.html


Good luck

ruquik

you also need to watch out on 220 near boonesmill they will bust your *** there to

Mr turbo rotary

You need to look out wherever you are in Va. This state is one of the worst when it comes to traffic offenses.

Monkey D. Luffy

I'm staying out of VA!

bop

Bluff City TN just outside of Bristol TN put up the speed trap cameras and in the first month made 80000 dollars in fines. Radar dectors have been illegal to use in VA since the eairley 70s.

Snake.Oiler

It's nothing new to those of us that live here.

Dakota Slim

Virginia State and some County cops now have Radar Detector Detectors!! Even Valentine is not immune to them. Only one that is totally undetectable is a unit made in Canada ( forgot the name). Spending our tax dollars to catch you using them

Milan

Note to self: add Virginia to the list of communist states

GotChrist?

Go Virginia! I for one am tired of bully, non-caring, self-centered drivers who think they are right to tailgate or drive any speed they want. It's a friggin zoo out there. It's anarchy. I choose to bey the law and drive safely for my sake and that of others. It's a privilege, not a right to drive. I didn't understand that concept as a kid. I do now.

SilvrVette

No one is talking about running nuns over in crosswalks. The point of the post is that 11 over on I81 (in fact ANYWHERE in VA - over 80 mph) nets you reckless. It's designed to make the state money. Plain and simple. Folks wishing to move slower need to be in the right lane as we were all taught in drivers Ed.