by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | May 30, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Zé Ferrari Careto on Unsplash For those charged with reckless driving by speed or speeding in Virginia, it may be advisable for you to get your vehicle’s speedometer calibrated so that you can show the court that your speedometer is defective. If your...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | May 24, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Robert Linder on Unsplash Whether you are headed to Virginia Beach for some sun or headed from a city like Chesapeake or Norfolk to Busch Gardens for some fun, please drive safely out there this weekend. The Virginia State Police will boost patrols over...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | May 16, 2013 | Traffic Law
If you have a driver’s license from Ontario and received a traffic ticket in Virginia, you may be wondering how Ontario will view an out of state traffic ticket conviction. While I am not an attorney licensed in Ontario, their Ministry of Transportation website...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | May 13, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Pickawood on Unsplash In Virginia, you may not prepay a reckless driving ticket. Actually, calling that yellow carbon paper form you received a “driving ticket” understates the matter. The Virginia Uniform Summons form is what law enforcement...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | May 11, 2013 | Traffic Law
In Virginia, a reckless driving charge is considered a criminal misdemeanor charge. At the time of your stop, a law enforcement officer will make you sign a summons promising that you will appear in court. If you do not appear in court on the date of your trial, a...
