Reckless driving

mclarenmaniac · 04-02-2016, 01:54 PM

Guys,
I got a reckless driving ticket in Loudon county today for doing 70 in a 40 speed limit zone.
Court date is in June.
Any good lawyers who could help reduce this to a speeding ticket?
Thanks for your help!
MM

kartracer12 · 04-02-2016, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mclarenmaniac

Guys,
I got a reckless driving ticket in Loudon county today for doing 70 in a 40 speed limit zone.
Court date is in June.
Any good lawyers who could help reduce this to a speeding ticket?
Thanks for your help!
MM

I live in LEESBURG and my lawyer at Kazem Law can help. Contact him at jkazem@kazemlaw.com.

mclarenmaniac · 04-03-2016, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kartracer12

I live in LEESBURG and my lawyer at Kazem Law can help. Contact him at jkazem@kazemlaw.com.

Thanks a lot!

xxxian08 · 04-12-2016, 03:33 PM

My wife used Matthew Snow in Leesburg http://loudounlawyers.com/leesburg-attorneys/ for a reckless. She was doing 76 in a 55 on route 7 near Children's Rd. Had it dropped down to "failure to obey a road sign" and a $100 fine. Lawyer cost us $600.

rcracin · 04-12-2016, 04:48 PM

John Westcoat $300 and he gets you what any lawyer that costs more will.

Fuck VA, I'm never going back. Way to encourage tourism by forcing people to go back to your shit state for court.

///M Kidding · 04-12-2016, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by xxxian08

My wife used Matthew Snow in Leesburg http://loudounlawyers.com/leesburg-attorneys/ for a reckless. She was doing 76 in a 55 on route 7 near Children's Rd. Had it dropped down to "failure to obey a road sign" and a $100 fine. Lawyer cost us $600.

Damn... Doing 76 on 55 limit is reckless driving?

yidgyi · 04-12-2016, 05:52 PM

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Damn... Doing 76 on 55 limit is reckless driving?

Virginia has some of the worst laws ever, can't even have a radar detector.

Golddots · 04-12-2016, 08:11 PM

Use a detector. It's a small fine ( less than $100) and no points. I've been using one for over a decade and only have one speeding ticket in that time frame.

Golddots · 04-12-2016, 08:16 PM

Generally, anything 20 mph over is reckless. Over 50 mph in a 35 is reckless.

Over 80mph is reckless as well. If you go fast enough you go to jail.

dparm · 04-12-2016, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Kidding

Damn... Doing 76 on 55 limit is reckless driving?

My understanding of it is that it's often at the officer's discretion. If it's raining sideways with near-zero visibility and you're doing 55mph, even in a 55mph zone, it could still be considered reckless (or "too fast for conditions" or whatever you want to call it).

I'm no lawyer so I could be wrong, but I suspect those laws are intentionally vague to give officers more leeway. Whether or not you agree with it is another argument altogether.

Haywood · 04-12-2016, 09:04 PM

Worst state to drive in. I've had 3 reckless. It's considered in the same category as DUI! Just crazy. It's just to make money. They make you go to court and can't even pay fine until you go in front of a judge. That's why you have to get a lawyer. Good luck.

Last NA · 04-12-2016, 11:18 PM

I used to live in Tysons, got a wreckless merging on 495 to avoid a herd of upcoming traffic. Fairfax and VA state troopers don't play around. My lawyer cost me $500. Hated the Toll Rd and 66!

MackDivaS6 · 04-12-2016, 11:59 PM

I have had two reckless driving tickets in VAand it is a big pain. Get a lawyer, and just pay the legal costs to have representation and get it argued down to regular speeding.

I can get my lawyer's into if you are interested.

You will start getting junk mail offers for legal representation as soon as your ticket shows up on the docket.

VA = cruise control and forget it!

yidgyi · 04-13-2016, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Golddots

Use a detector. It's a small fine ( less than $100) and no points. I've been using one for over a decade and only have one speeding ticket in that time frame.

Have you ever had your detector taken from you? I know they have to give it back but I assume its a pain. I just rely on Waze app. So far, it has only saved me from tickets.

JerezBlacke92 · 04-13-2016, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Golddots

Use a detector. It's a small fine ( less than $100) and no points. I've been using one for over a decade and only have one speeding ticket in that time frame.

I have had a passport with laser detection for 8 years living in Loudoun. Never had a ticket. Haven't had a speeding or radar ticket ever.

mclarenmaniac · 04-13-2016, 11:06 PM

Thanks everyone for the valuable feedback!

OneSickM · 04-14-2016, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Golddots

Use a detector. It's a small fine ( less than $100) and no points. I've been using one for over a decade and only have one speeding ticket in that time frame.

What radar detector do you have?

xxxian08 · 04-14-2016, 09:11 AM

Here's a fun article about the perils of speeding in the Commonwealth:

http://jalopnik.com/never-speed-in-v...-in-1613604053

BNBM3 · 04-14-2016, 10:01 AM

WOW. That's rough in VA. Here in Florida when you get any ticket, you pay $59 to a TV lawyer and it'll either get dismissed or adjudication witheld, no points, small fine, you don't have to go to court. Just give the lawyer the number on the ticket and on with your day. I couldn't imagine $600 for a traffic lawyer, reckless driving for speeding, etc. That's wild.

OMFG. I just read the Jalopnik article. I've never in my life said I would make an effort to avoid a State, I find that stupid. But if that doesn't give cause to avoid VA, I don't know what does. Insanity. And you have a reckless driving ticket, too? No wonder you spend $600 to get that knocked down and avoid JAIL TIME.... that State is insane.

yidgyi · 04-14-2016, 11:17 AM

Reading that Jalopnik made me rethink that one time I was messing around with a SC civic during the middle of the night. Speeds got more than execsive. Boy, am I going to drive like a grama now.

WarrantyTracker · 04-14-2016, 02:12 PM

They don't take your radar detector, they just write down the serial number and hand you a $40 ticket for defective equipment (plus fees).

If they catch you speeding and you have a detector, I'm not sure but I've always assumed they will cut you no breaks.

The issue is not the same across the Commonwealth.

I-95, I-81, and I-66 are very, very congested roads. Quite a while back the State Police got sick and tired of cleaning up dead bodies with a snow shovel and a bucket.

In the counties along the top of the state and bordering them, which are really scenic mountain country, they've had long-term problems with A-holes from NOVA, Philly, etc. making a day trip down there to blast around as fast as their tires will let them. I'm talking, passing people on double yellows, etc. This is true around Charlottesville (as in, several counties around) too.

In other places, LEOs are more like what you would meet everywhere. I have been sent back on my way with a talking-to more than once.

As long as you're not more than 20 mph over, you can get the ticket reduced to excessive speeding (assuming you didn't give the trooper any attitude). All you need to do is take the on-line driver improvement course and pass the test. Then either show up in court with an apology, or hire an attorney to appear for you.

If you're more than 20 over, you may well go to jail.

If you think it stinks, try a trip through Ohio on 95 some times.

DMV_M3 · 04-14-2016, 03:41 PM

Have lived in NOVA my whole life and have had my fair share of tickets in my 5 years of driving. Got my first reckless down here in Harrisonburg while I'm away at school and just had my reckless reduced yesterday in court. 1200 dollars in lawyer fees, it better have been reduced! Go to Maryland if you want to drive fast.. but go stay on the track for excessive speeds!

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mclarenmaniac Lieutenant 110 Rep 489 Posts Drives: Porsche, BMW, Mini Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Reckless driving - VA Guys, I got a reckless driving ticket in Loudon county today for doing 70 in a 40 speed limit zone. Court date is in June. Any good lawyers who could help reduce this to a speeding ticket? Thanks for your help! MM __________________ 2019 Porsche 991.2 GT3 RS Lava Orange 2021 Mini CS GP3 AND 2014 Mini CS Countryman 2013 BMW F10 M5 Unique Havana Metallic - Sold 2018 Porsche 991.2 GT3 Lava Orange - Sold 2011 E92 M3 AND 2006 BMW E46 330ci - Sold
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xxxian08 Private First Class 50 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6MT JEREZ SCHWARZ Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Loudoun County iTrader: (0)	My wife used Matthew Snow in Leesburg http://loudounlawyers.com/leesburg-attorneys/ for a reckless. She was doing 76 in a 55 on route 7 near Children's Rd. Had it dropped down to "failure to obey a road sign" and a $100 fine. Lawyer cost us $600.
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rcracin Major 1243 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	John Westcoat $300 and he gets you what any lawyer that costs more will. Fuck VA, I'm never going back. Way to encourage tourism by forcing people to go back to your shit state for court.
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Golddots Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 280 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: nova iTrader: (1)	Use a detector. It's a small fine ( less than $100) and no points. I've been using one for over a decade and only have one speeding ticket in that time frame.
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Golddots Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 280 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: nova iTrader: (1)	Generally, anything 20 mph over is reckless. Over 50 mph in a 35 is reckless. Over 80mph is reckless as well. If you go fast enough you go to jail.
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Last NA First Lieutenant 64 Rep 341 Posts Drives: '11 Mineral White E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksburg, MD iTrader: (0)	I used to live in Tysons, got a wreckless merging on 495 to avoid a herd of upcoming traffic. Fairfax and VA state troopers don't play around. My lawyer cost me $500. Hated the Toll Rd and 66! __________________ Current: 2011 Mineral White M3 ZCP, 2009.5 Alpine White X5 M Sport, 2014 Diamond White Honda Odyssey Touring Elite (Family Fun), 2004 Honda Accord V6 (My Daily) Gone but not forgotten: 2004 Carbon Black M3, 2007 Alpine White 335i, 2009 BMW 550i, 2003.5 Carbon Black M3, 2002 BMW 330i
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MackDivaS6 Private First Class 36 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2005 330i ZHP and 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Maryland (DC Area) iTrader: (0)	I have had two reckless driving tickets in VAand it is a big pain. Get a lawyer, and just pay the legal costs to have representation and get it argued down to regular speeding. I can get my lawyer's into if you are interested. You will start getting junk mail offers for legal representation as soon as your ticket shows up on the docket. VA = cruise control and forget it!
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mclarenmaniac Lieutenant 110 Rep 489 Posts Drives: Porsche, BMW, Mini Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone for the valuable feedback! __________________ 2019 Porsche 991.2 GT3 RS Lava Orange 2021 Mini CS GP3 AND 2014 Mini CS Countryman 2013 BMW F10 M5 Unique Havana Metallic - Sold 2018 Porsche 991.2 GT3 Lava Orange - Sold 2011 E92 M3 AND 2006 BMW E46 330ci - Sold
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xxxian08 Private First Class 50 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6MT JEREZ SCHWARZ Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Loudoun County iTrader: (0)	Here's a fun article about the perils of speeding in the Commonwealth: http://jalopnik.com/never-speed-in-v...-in-1613604053
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yidgyi ///M 237 Rep 703 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Reading that Jalopnik made me rethink that one time I was messing around with a SC civic during the middle of the night. Speeds got more than execsive. Boy, am I going to drive like a grama now.
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WarrantyTracker Track? What Track? I was just riding along . . . 46 Rep 694 Posts Drives: Alpine White E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: An Undisclosed Location iTrader: (1)	They don't take your radar detector, they just write down the serial number and hand you a $40 ticket for defective equipment (plus fees). If they catch you speeding and you have a detector, I'm not sure but I've always assumed they will cut you no breaks. The issue is not the same across the Commonwealth. I-95, I-81, and I-66 are very, very congested roads. Quite a while back the State Police got sick and tired of cleaning up dead bodies with a snow shovel and a bucket. In the counties along the top of the state and bordering them, which are really scenic mountain country, they've had long-term problems with A-holes from NOVA, Philly, etc. making a day trip down there to blast around as fast as their tires will let them. I'm talking, passing people on double yellows, etc. This is true around Charlottesville (as in, several counties around) too. In other places, LEOs are more like what you would meet everywhere. I have been sent back on my way with a talking-to more than once. As long as you're not more than 20 mph over, you can get the ticket reduced to excessive speeding (assuming you didn't give the trooper any attitude). All you need to do is take the on-line driver improvement course and pass the test. Then either show up in court with an apology, or hire an attorney to appear for you. If you're more than 20 over, you may well go to jail. If you think it stinks, try a trip through Ohio on 95 some times.
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DMV_M3 New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: E90 M3, E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Have lived in NOVA my whole life and have had my fair share of tickets in my 5 years of driving. Got my first reckless down here in Harrisonburg while I'm away at school and just had my reckless reduced yesterday in court. 1200 dollars in lawyer fees, it better have been reduced! Go to Maryland if you want to drive fast.. but go stay on the track for excessive speeds!
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