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A recent case made headlines here in Virginia because the judge dismissed a reckless driving charge that was brought against a driver who struck and killed a pedestrian. The evidence essentially showed that the driver was probably reading a text message when his vehicle struck the pedestrian. There was no other evidence of other distractions […]
MoreIf you received a Virginia traffic or reckless driving ticket and you hold a CDL (commercial driver’s license), you need to talk with an experienced traffic attorney. Your friends may have been through similar tickets, but yours is different. Your CDL presents a unique hurdle that could be a problem in court. Video Transcription Hello, […]
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A lot of people think a reckless driving charge is just a ticket. They pay it and wait for a possible insurance hike. But it can have much more serious ramifications. I’ve written before about reckless driving being a misdemeanor offense. It’s a crime, not just a traffic ticket. Even worse, a reckless driving conviction […]
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If you get a reckless driving ticket for speed in Virginia, it’s usually due to radar or LIDAR (laser). Those are the two most common methods of speed determination in Virginia. However, sometimes officers pace drivers. It surprises some people to learn that pacing IS a valid way to measure speed, at least in Virginia. […]
MoreReckless driving in Virginia is a serious misdemeanor offense. Apparently it’s taken seriously in Australia too. This video shows an 81-year-old Australian driver going the wrong way on the road for several miles. You can see him through the lens of several traffic cameras. He’s weaving in and out of LOTS of traffic and miraculously […]
MorePeople never cease to amaze me. A guy in Canada thought it would be cool to record the below video while flying along on his motorcycle. Not only is he weaving between cars (down the lane divider), but he also hits 185 mph! I’ve written before about posting things on the internet. It can definitely […]
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If you’ve driven through Virginia, you’ve probably seen signs that say “Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft.” But have you ever known anyone who got a ticket due to an airplane? I haven’t. Apparently there’s a reason for that. Due to stretched budgets, speed enforcement aviation units around the country are going by the wayside. According […]
MoreOne of the most confusing aspects of reckless driving tickets is whether or not you have to appear in court. The ticket itself throws people off, because this appears underneath your signature: What the heck does that mean? You’re supposed to appear, right? Yes and no. Usually the officer will scribble through the text that […]
MoreWhat happens if the officer verbally tells you one speed but then writes another on the ticket? Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. One thing I hear from potential clients sometimes, is that the officer said a different speed when he came to the window than the speed […]
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Many people who get a Virginia reckless driving ticket are confused by the charge. What exactly is reckless driving. Is reckless driving a misdemeanor? YES! If you’ve been charged with Virginia reckless driving, you need to understand first and foremost that it’s a misdemeanor. It’s not even a low-level misdemeanor. It’s a class 1 misdemeanor, […]
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