Eluding police personnel is a crime in Virginia. However, depending on the specifics of your situation, the offense and punishment may differ. LAW OF ELUDING The guidelines and consequences for evading police are outlined in Virginia Code 46.2-817. Anyone who drives a car and refuses to stop when a police officer signals them to do so […]
According to the Virginia Code’s 46.2-301(B) prohibits driving when one’s license is revoked or suspended. B. Except as provided in 46.2-304 and 46.2-357, no resident or nonresident I whose driver’s license, learner’s permit, or privilege to drive a motor vehicle has been suspended or revoked; (ii) who has been ordered not to drive by any […]
According to the Virginia Code’s 46.2-301(B) prohibits driving when one’s license is revoked or suspended. B. Except as provided in 46.2-304 and 46.2-357, no resident or nonresident I whose driver’s license, learner’s permit, or privilege to drive a motor vehicle has been suspended or revoked; (ii) who has been ordered not to drive by any […]
In Virginia, if you operate a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of.08 or above, you may be charged with and convicted of drinking and driving. Known as DUI (driving while intoxicated or impaired) or DWI (driving while intoxicated or impaired), this offense can have serious […]
Nobody wants to receive a traffic ticket while driving on the road. Yes, there are instances when traffic tickets are justified. Traffic laws aren’t in place for no reason… – they’re to ensure our safety and the safety of others on the roadway. There are, nevertheless, instances where traffic tickets are issued in controversial circumstances. […]
In Virginia, reckless driving presents itself in a variety of ways. Anyone operating a motor vehicle who exceeds the posted speed limit by more than 20 miles per hour may be prosecuted with reckless driving. However, regardless of the speed limit, vehicles in Virginia are not permitted to exceed 85 miles per hour; doing so […]
While bragging about how fast you can drive sounds cool, in actuality, you’ll find blue and red lights approaching you. Speeding is outlawed by every other police force on the planet because the outcome is never in your favor. Not only do you risk your own life and property, but you endanger everyone’s. Virginia has […]
Virginia changed its DUI legislation last summer to give first-time DUI offenders more leeway in retaining their driving privileges. July 1, 2021, that wiggle room was expanded to include repeat offenders. The Law Regarding First-Time DUI Infractions On July 1, 2020, Virginia enacted new legislation allowing those convicted of a first-time DUI to use an ignition […]
RICHMOND, Va. — Rather than taking a break for Thanksgiving, Virginia State Police took part in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) over the five-day holiday weekend with the goal of keeping roadways safe. According to Virginia State Police, more than 7,400 speeding tickets, over 2,100 tickets for reckless driving and 102 drunk drivers were […]
If you were given a ticket for reckless driving in the state of Virginia, you’re probably wondering about reckless driving law. It’s always best to speak with an experienced, local attorney, like Reckless Driving Attorney David A.C. Long, before your court date. In this article, we’ll go over what you need to know about reckless […]
Virginia traffic attorney David Long has successfully defended numerous clients who have received traffic tickets in Virginia.
