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Speedometer Calibration Shops on the East Coast
Virginia courts accept speedometer calibration reports if they are completed with proper form. We explain what the judges like to see in our previous article on "How to Get a Speedometer Calibration Done Properly" in case you want to find a mechanic near you to help do the test. Over the years, we've had clients use the following calibration shops on the East Coast. We share them with you in case you want to check out their prices or use the shop for your own traffic case in Virginia. Please schedule a free consultation with us today by calling 757-384-4357 if you have a pending traffic case in Virginia. We service Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, York, Hampton, Newport News, Northampton, and Accomack. Our recommended calibration shop list: VIRGINIABeach...
April 2026 Case Results: Dismissals for 99 mph, 97 mph, Hit and Run, ASAP violation, Racing, etc.
In April of 2026, our lawyers served throughout Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Outright dismissals in Virginia Beach General District Court include: 99/60 RD, 97/55 RD, 89/55 RD, 59/35 RD, ASAP violation, Hit and Run (unattended vehicle), and driving under a suspended license. Also in Virginia Beach, a 91/55 was reduced to speeding at 20 over; and 6 reductions to improper driving were given when originally charged with 92/55 RD, 83/55 RD, 82/45 RD, 73/35 RD, reckless driving generally, and reckless driving in parking lots. In other cities wins include: Racing charge dismissed in Portsmouth General District Court; 93/55 RD reduced to speeding at 90/55 (non-reckless) in Norfolk General District Court; and Reckless Driving Generally dismissed in Chesapeake General...
March 2026 Case Results: DUI and Racing Convictions Avoided
In March of 2026, our lawyers served clients throughout Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore of Virginia. In Virginia Beach General District Court, a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge was reduced to reckless driving, and a 91/55 RD and 89/55 RD were both reduced to improper driving. One client received 1 day in jail with no license suspension for driving at 110 mph. Clients received outright dismissals for 90/55 RD, 87/55 RD, 85/55 RD, 80/55 RD, driving on a suspended license, no driver's license, and driving on a permit without a licensed driver in the car. Wins in other cities include: Racing reduced to improper driving in Norfolk General District Court; 91/60 RD reduced to speeding at 19 over in Hampton General District Court; Reckless Driving Generally reduced to improper...
February 2026 Case Results: 109/55 RD by Speed Dismissed; 108 mph and 100 mph Both Reduced
In February, we served clients in South Hampton Roads, on the peninsula, and on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Notable dismissals included: 109/55 RD by speed in Virginia Beach Circuit Court; 82/55 RD, 58/35 RD, reckless driving for improper control, driving on a suspended license, and improper exhaust in Virginia Beach General District Court; reckless driving generally and 50/25 RD in Chesapeake General District Court; and 89/65 RD in Newport News General District Court. Notable reductions included: 108/55 RD reduced to speeding at the same speed and 100/55 RD reduced to improper driving in Norfolk General District Court, 88/65 RD reduced to defective speedometer in York General District Court; 89/60 RD reduced to improper driving in Portsmouth General District Court; 75/45 RD reduced...
January 2026 Case Results: No Jail for 104 mph, 99/55 RD Dismissed
In January of 2026, the attorneys at The Law Office of Peter John Louie served clients in Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Outright dismissals included: 99/55 RD, 91/55 RD, 83/55 RD (x2), reckless driving generally, and reckless driving for improper brakes in Virginia Beach General District Court; 89/65 RD, 88/65 RD, and reckless driving generally in Newport News General District Court; and reckless driving for overtaking an ambulance in Northampton General District Court. We helped a client avoid jail for a charge of 104/65 RD in Newport News General District Court. Notable reductions include: 79/45 RD reduced to speeding at 19 over in Accomack General District Court; 80/55 RD reduced to improper driving, reckless driving for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle...
December 2025 Case Results: 92/55 RD Dismissed, Two 92/55 RD Reduced
In December of 2025, we helped clients in Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Dismissals included: 92/55 RD, 80/55 RD, reckless driving for failure to yield, and no motorcycle endorsement in Virginia Beach General District Court; Reckless driving generally and 72/45 RD in Northampton General District Court; reckless driving for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and 87/55 RD in Accomack General District Court; and 85/55 RD in Hampton General District Court. Notable reductions include: 92/55 RD (x2) and 64/30 RD all reduced to improper driving in Virginia Beach General District Court; 86/70 reduced to improper driving in York General District Court; 77/45 RD reduced to improper driving in Accomack General District Court; 88/55 RD and 80/45 RD both reduced to improper...
November 2025 Case Results: 113 mph RD and Eluding Dismissed
In November, our attorneys served clients in the Hampton Roads area and on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. A client in Chesapeake General District Court had his 113/60 RD and Eluding Charge dismissed. Clients in Virginia Beach General District Court had dismissals for 88/55 RD, 75/55 RD, 60/30 RD, reckless driving for failure to maintain control, failure to obey highway sign, driving without a license, and failure to obey a traffic light. One client in Portsmouth General District Court avoided jail for 106/45 RD and another client avoid jail for a concealed handgun permit charge in Virginia Beach General District Court. Other notable reductions include: 98/65 RD reduced to improper driving in Hampton General District Court; 90/55 RD reduced to improper driving in Virginia Beach General...
October 2025 Case Results: 100 mph RD Dismissed
During the month of October, the attorneys at Peter John Louie, P.C. helped clients in the Hampton Roads area and on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Notable wins include: 100/45 RD dismissed in Chesapeake General District Court; 52/25 RD and no driver’s license dismissed and 50/25 RD reduced to defective equipment in Virginia Beach General District Court; reckless driving for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle dismissed, 88/55 RD and 78/45 RD both reduced to improper driving in Northampton General District Court; 92/65 RD reduced to improper driving and reckless driving generally dismissed in Norfolk General District Court; and 80/55 RD reduced to improper driving in Accomack General District Court.DISCLAIMER – EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL...
September 2025 Case Results: Misdemeanor Avoided at 101 mph
In September, the attorneys of Peter John Louie, P.C. helped clients across the Hampton Roads area and on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. We helped a client in Virginia Beach General District Court avoid jail time for 100/55 RD. Another client avoided jail in Norfolk General District Court for a DUI and had his RD charge dropped. Misdemeanors were avoided for 101 mph and 95 mph. Dismissals include: 95/70 RD in York General District Court; 87/55 RD, 86/55 RD, reckless driving generally, improper stopping, 59/35 RD, aggressive driving, reckless driving for driving too fast for conditions, and 81/55 RD in Virginia Beach General District Court; 75/45 RD and 60/35 RD in Portsmouth General District Court; reckless driving for improper control and driving on a suspended license in Chesapeake...
August 2025 Case Results: Reckless Driving by Speed Avoided for 101, 96, and 94 MPH
In August, the attorneys at Peter John Louie, P.C. appeared in traffic courts across the Hampton Roads area. Notable reductions include: 101/55 RD reduced to improper driving, 96/55 RD reduced to speeding at 20 over, and 89/55 RD reduced to improper driving in Virginia Beach General District Court; 87/55 RD reduced to 84/55 (simple speeding) and 84/55 RD reduced to improper driving in Northampton General District Court; 71/45 RD reduced to defective equipment in Accomack General District Court; 89/65 RD reduced to improper driving in York General District Court. Dismissals include: 81/55 RD and 80/55 RD in Northampton General District Court; reckless driving generally for failure to maintain control in Portsmouth General District Court; 94/60 RD in Chesapeake General District Court; and...