by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Mar 20, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash If you have seen the signs on the Virginia border, you know that radar detectors are illegal in Virginia. Va. Code § 46.2-1079 explains: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle on the highways of the...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Mar 18, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Marcelo Cidrack on Unsplash A driver that passes a school bus can be charged with reckless driving under Va. Code § 46.2-859. Reckless driving is a class 1 misdemeanor. This means a disposition could include a potential fine of up to $2,500, and a potential...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Mar 16, 2013 | Limited Government
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash Results of a Quinnipiac University poll released in February 2013 indicate that Virginia voters favor a photo ID policy by a 3-1 margin statewide. The Virginian-Pilot summarizes: Asked, “Do you think voters should...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Mar 15, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Ryan Porter on Unsplash A better question is, should I text while driving in Virginia? Texting while driving in Virginia is a secondary offense codified in Va Code § 46.2-1078.1. It states: A. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Mar 8, 2013 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Guest post by Attorney Andrew Flusche. If you’re charged with DWI in Spotsylvania, you really need to be thinking about whether or not to hire a lawyer. That applies to any DWI in Virginia, whether you’re charged in the Virginia Beach area, where my friend...
