by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Oct 31, 2024 | Traffic Law
In Virginia, a traffic ticket can have serious consequences, so it is imperative to take action once you have received a summons. Do not ignore your summons. When you receive a summons you should: Check your ticket to see if it is a citation for a traffic infraction...
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 6, 2013 | Traffic Law
The other day in Virginia Beach General District Court, I sensed that a judge was evaluating whether or not to be lenient to a driver with a +5 Virginia driving record (the best point balance you can have in Virginia) for a speeding offense of 12 miles per hour over...
