"Reckless Driving Speeding" in Virginia is a Serious Crime!

THE BATTLE PLAN FOR RECKLESS DRIVING/SPEEDING

"Reckless Driving/Speeding" is More than Just a Glorified Speeding Ticket- It is a Serious and Potentially Permanent Criminal Charge- If you have a pending Reckless Driving Speeding charge in Virginia, the Consumer Report "The Shocking Truth About Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia" is a must read- Fill out form on the left to get .pdf copy instantly

As featured in Baltimore Sun, CBS-6 News and WTOP Radio

Bob Battle's consumer guide "The Shocking Truth about Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia" was featured in a recent article by columnist Michael Dresser in the Baltimore Sun titled "Speeding costs you more in Virginia than in Maryland." Battle and his book were also featured on CBS6 news in Richmond and WTOP radio in Virginia, Maryland and DC. As Mr. Dresser points out:

"Now Battle is a lawyer who specializes in getting out-of-staters off the hook for reckless driving, so naturally he urges people to hire an attorney when facing such charges. Vested interest aside, that's probably good advice. Prosecutors don't like to cut bargains with nonlawyers."

Fact: The average amount of jail time for someone convicted of speeding over 90 mph in Virginia is greater than the average amount of jail time given to someone convicted of a first offense felony drug possession, felony shoplifting, felony embezzlement, felony grand theft auto or DUI with a BAC that is less than twice the legal amount!  That's right, the speeder is treated more harshly in Virginia than drug addicts, thieves, and drunks!

Fact: If you are caught doing above 80 mph on the highways of Virginia, you can and will be charged with Reckless Driving.  As has been stated, this is not merely a traffic infraction.  It is a criminal offense- a class one misdemeanor- the most serious class of misdemeanor in Virginia! Once convicted, there is no provision under Virginia law for expungement of this charge and you will have a permanent criminal record.

Fact: Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyer Bob Battle's Firm Defends Hundreds of Virginia and Out-of-State Motorists on their Reckless/Speeding Tickets- Usually  Without Their Clients Having to Come to Court

Jurisdictions vary widely in the penalties they impose for Reckless Driving/Speeding convictions. At speeds above 85 mph, courts begin suspending the driver’s operator’s license. At speeds above 90 mph, courts begin imposing jail sentences in addition to the operator’s license suspension.

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As the state where driving is viewed under its laws as “a privilege, not a right,” traffic law in Virginia can cause extraordinary inconveniences for those charged with any traffic violations.  In many parts of the state, police act without apology as revenuers, and operate on an aggressive quota system that helps to keep city and county coffers in the black.  This is particularly true along the entirety of Interstate 95, 64 & 295 and in towns that are home to the many tourist attractions in the Old Dominion. 

Recent Virginia budgets have estimated collecting over $100 MILLION in Traffic Fines!

Virginia's tourist towns are also relentless in their pursuit of speeders. For instance, Virginia Beach was recently ranked sixth worst in the nation in terms of its use of speed traps, according to The Speed Trap Exchange, a site that identifies locations that combine arbitrarily low speed limits with heavy law enforcement to generate municipal revenue.  While not in the top ten nationally, Virginia cities like Richmond, Roanoke, Charlottesville, Williamsburg and the many cities of Fairfax County are all home to police forces that include common driver mistakes as revenue towards the annual budget.  Other counties along I-95 and I-64 are notorious speed traps. The traffic court dockets are always overflowing in Hopewell, Caroline County, Hanover County, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, Dinwiddie County, New Kent County, Sussex County,  Greensville County and Emporia. In fact, over the 4th of July weekend 2006, more than 3,600 motorists were charged with Reckless Driving- the vast majority of these cases merely Reckless Driving/Speeding charges.

We all know that this type of quota-driven “enforcement” does very little to solve the problem of speeding among drivers.  In fact, unless the day comes when the government tells the auto industry to stop making cars that can go above posted speed limits (that’ll be the day!), drivers in Virginia are going to speed, just as drivers do in every other state.

When the punishment does not fit the crime, as is typically the case under Virginia’s traffic laws, an experienced attorney may be needed.  For more than twenty years, attorney Bob Battle has helped drivers that are residents of Virginia or residents of other states who are passing through the state on business or pleasure to escape the harsh and permanent consequences of a Reckless Driving/Speeding conviction.  In terms of pure number of cases, Bob Battle handles more Reckless Driving/Speeding cases than any other type of case. If you believe you are being treated unfairly under Virginia’s traffic laws, contact Bob Battle today. 

In the movie “Cars,” Lightning McQueen was lucky he wasn’t pulled over in Virginia!

In the animated Pixar movie "Cars,"; Lightning McQueen is caught in a speed trap in the mythical town of Radiator Springs.  His speeding and reckless driving lead to a nightmare of "incarceration" and hard labor for several days.  It could have been worse for Lightning McQueen -he could have been pulled over in Virginia!  Unfortunately, Lightning McQueen's nightmare is a harsh reality for thousands of motorists driving the highways of Virginia.

The only "good news" if you are charged with a Reckless Driving/Speeding case is, if you have hired a lawyer, you probably will not need to appear in court even though the ticket you are given has a box checked that says you must appear in court.  Bob Battle has successfully represented many drivers from states other than Virginia without them having to go through the expense of physically being in court on their court date. Usually, anyone doing below 90 mph on the interstate highway will not be required to appear in court if they are represented by a lawyer.

There are many potential technical defenses in any speeding case. The officer is required to bring proof of proper calibration to court. Are you aware that the calibration must be performed within six months of the date you are charged? Are you aware that, if the officer brings a copy of the calibration, that it must be "double certified?" Are you aware that the officer’s radar device must be on a list of approved equipment published by the International Association of Chiefs of Police? Of course not! These are more examples of why you should hire an experienced attorney to help you with this serious offense.

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When You Don’t Need an Attorney for Your Traffic Offense

You probably don't hear many lawyers telling you that you don't need a lawyer, however, if you are charged with a speeding offense of 14 mph above the speed limit or less, Bob Battle doesn’t recommend that you retain him or any other attorney. You are facing a fine of < $100 and even if you are found not guilty of the charge, the court does not reimburse your legal fees.

Bob regularly gets calls from people who are charged with such a speeding offense who say that they need to hire a lawyer because they have a bad driving record and want to get the charge dismissed. The worst possible argument that someone can give to a judge or prosecutor for giving them a break is that they have a lousy record! The fact that you have retained a lawyer is not going to sway the judge or prosecutor one bit in this situation.

Unlike Virginia, the points system in North Carolina and some other states makes any conviction for 15 mph or above the speed limit a major traffic conviction. Bob Battle has represented quite a few North Carolina licensed drivers who have been ticketed in Virginia and are seeking to get their charge amended to a speed of 14 mph over the limit or less.

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Blog for Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia

• Virginia Expands Scope of Move Over Law
• If I Am Driving On A Virginia Highway and I See Flashing Blue Lights, Am I Required To Move Over?
• I-295 Sees The First 70 MPH Speed Limit In Virginia
• Virginia's new 70 mph limit will increase Reckless Driving charges
• Virginia Ambulance Driver Found Guilty Of Reckless Driving
• How Much Will It Cost To Fight My Reckless Driving Speeding Charge?
• Reckless Medic Stops Suspect, Charged With Reckless Driving
• Tow Truck Driver’s Death Leads to New Virginia Move Over Law
• How to Check the State Bar Record of a Potential Virginia Traffic Attorney
• Virginia Reckless Driving Speeding and Court Trials
• Some Parts of I-81 May See Hike in Speed Limits
• Out of State Motorists Beware: Harsh Penalties in Virginia
• The Impact of a Reckless Driving Conviction on Future Criminal Charges
• I could end up in jail just for reckless driving in Virginia?
• Virginia Speed Traps and Heavy Penalties
• Why You Shouldn’t Pay Your Virginia Reckless Driving Ticket (without a fight!)
• 100s of Citations Issued in Operation C.A.R.E. During Memorial Day Weekend
• How Can a Virginia Reckless Driving Attorney Help Me?
• Fighting Your License Suspension After a Reckless Driving Speeding Charge
• You May Serve Jail Time For A Virginia Speeding Conviction

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Library for Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia:

• What Is Virginia’s Move Over Law? (Part B)   
  Description: A violation of the move over law shall be punishable as a traffic infraction. Learn how to get your Reckless Driving/Speeding case successfully resolved. Get this FREE consumer guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia, written by former prosecutor, Bob Battle – 804-673-5600.
• What Is Virginia’s Move Over Law? (Part A)   
  Description: If an emergency vehicle, such as a police car or ambulance is stopped on the side of a highway, Virginia motorists are required to “move over” when it is safe for them to do so. Learn how to get your Reckless Driving/Speeding case successfully resolved. Get this FREE consumer guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia, written by former prosecutor, Bob Battle – 804-673-5600.
• What Are The Costs For Fighting My Reckless Driving/Speeding Ticket In Virginia? (Part B   
  Description: If you are convicted of reckless driving in Virginia, the costs can be significant. Learn how to get your Reckless Driving/Speeding case successfully resolved. Get this FREE consumer guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia, written by former prosecutor, Bob Battle – 804-673-5600.
• What Are The Costs For Fighting My Reckless Driving/Speeding Ticket In Virginia? (Part A)   
  Description: Virginia laws and penalties are strict when it comes to reckless driving in Virginia. Learn how to get your Reckless Driving/Speeding case successfully resolved. Get this FREE consumer guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia, written by former prosecutor, Bob Battle – 804-673-5600.
• How to Choose the Right Virginia Traffic Lawyer (Part B)   
  Description: How do you know which Virginia reckless driving attorney will be the best choice for your case? Before you speak to ANY attorney about your reckless driving/speeding case, get this FREE consumer guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia. If you have been charged with reckless driving/speeding in Virginia, there’s no time to waste! Contact Bob Battle today 804-673-5600.
• How to Choose the Right Virginia Traffic Lawyer (Part A)   
  Description: How do you know which Virginia reckless driving attorney will be the best choice for your case? Before you speak to ANY attorney about your reckless driving/speeding case, get this FREE consumer guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia. If you have been charged with reckless driving/speeding in Virginia, there’s no time to waste! Contact Bob Battle today 804-673-5600.
• The Shocking Truth about Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia [PDF]   
  Description: The Shocking Truth about Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia
• When Out of State Motorists Are Caught Speeding in Virginia (Part B)   
  Description: It can be especially difficult for out of area or out of state drivers to hire a Virginia reckless driving attorney to help dispose of a speeding ticket. Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia is a SERIOUS criminal charge. Learn more – get this FREE guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia, before you speak to ANY lawyer about your case.
• When Out of State Motorists Are Caught Speeding in Virginia (Part A)   
  Description: It can be especially difficult for out of state drivers to fight a Virginia speeding ticket. Hiring a Virginia reckless driving attorney to help dispose of a speeding ticket is your best solution. Learn more – get this FREE guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia, before you speak to ANY lawyer about your case. Bob Battle's advice: BEWARE of lazy lawyers who give misleading sales pitches.
• Excessive Penalties for Reckless Driving in Virginia (Part B)   
  Description: Who knew you could go to jail for a year just for speeding? Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia is a serious criminal charge. Learn more – get this free guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia, before you speak to any lawyer about your case. If you have been charged with reckless driving, there’s no time to waste! Contact Bob Battle today 804-673-5600.
• Excessive Penalties for Reckless Driving in Virginia (Part A)   
  Description: Fines, jail time, a criminal record; Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia is a serious criminal charge. If you’ve been charged with reckless driving, get this free guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia, before you speak to any lawyer about your case. If you have been charged with reckless driving, there’s no time to waste! Contact Bob Battle today 804-673-5600.
• Reckless Driving Charges; More Serious than You Would Think (Part B)   
  Description: A ticket for reckless driving in Virginia is not a conviction; you can and should fight against these charges. Learn how to get your Reckless Driving/Speeding case successfully resolved. Get this FREE consumer guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia, written by former prosecutor, Bob Battle – 804-673-5600.
• Reckless Driving Charges; More Serious than You Would Think (Part A)   
  Description: A far weightier charge than the average speeding ticket, reckless driving convictions carry more penalties as well. Learn how to get your Reckless Driving/Speeding case successfully resolved. Get this FREE consumer guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia, written by former prosecutor, Bob Battle – 804-673-5600.
• Should I Hire a Lawyer to Fight My Reckless Driving Speeding Ticket? (Part B)   
  Description: An attorney can help fight your speeding charge. Before speaking to ANY attorney about your reckless driving/speeding case, get this FREE consumer guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia. If you have been charged with reckless driving/speeding in Virginia, there’s no time to waste! Contact Bob Battle today 804-673-5600.
• Should I Hire a Lawyer to Fight My Reckless Driving Speeding Ticket? (Part A)   
  Description: In Virginia, speeding is sometimes a serious crime. Before speaking to ANY attorney about your reckless driving/speeding case, get this FREE consumer guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia. If you have been charged with reckless driving/speeding in Virginia, there’s no time to waste! Contact Bob Battle today 804-673-5600.
• Are Speed Traps Legal in Virginia? (Part B)   
  Description: You can fight your Virginia speeding charge. Before you speak to ANY attorney about your reckless driving/speeding case, get this FREE consumer guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia. If you have been charged with reckless driving/speeding in Virginia, there’s no time to waste! Contact Bob Battle today 804-673-5600.
• Are Speed Traps Legal in Virginia? (Part A)   
  Description: Virginia has very tough reckless driving laws. Before you speak to ANY attorney about your reckless driving/speeding case, get this FREE consumer guide, The Truth About Reckless Driving/Speeding in Virginia. If you have been charged with reckless driving/speeding in Virginia, there’s no time to waste! Contact Bob Battle today 804-673-5600.
• Dinwiddie County, VA has become the home of Reckless Driving by Speeding for doing as little as 11 mph over the speed limit   
  Description: Virginia Code Section 46.2-862 makes speeding above 80 mph in any speed limit the criminal offense of "Reckless Driving." Dinwiddie County, VA, located off Interstate 85 has a speed limit of 70 mph. Thus, merely driving 81 in a 70 mph means a charge of Reckless Driving.
• Baltimore Sun article: Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia [PDF]   
  Description: Baltimore Sun article explores book by Virginia Reckless Driving Speeding Lawyer "The Shocking Truth about Reckless Driving Speeding in VA" and how serious Speeding is in Virginia as compared to Maryland.
• The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle Points System for Traffic Convictions   
  Description: Richmond VA Traffic Lawyer Bob Battle explains the Virginia Department Motor Vehicle Points System for Traffic Convictions

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Frequent Questions for Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia:

• I don't mind a traffic conviction that much, I just want to avoid the demerit points.
• I have a lousy record so I need to avoid a conviction. What can you do to help?

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Case Results for Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia:

• Chesterfield County Reckless/Speeding Charge by VASCAR Dismissed

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Web Resources for Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia:

• Richmond Area Speedometer Calibrations

  Description: Advanced Auto Electronics, Inc. performs speedometer calibrations to check the accuracy of the speedometer of those charged with speeding.

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• National Motorists Association

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