Virginia Speeding Ticket Lawyer
Getting a speeding ticket in Virginia can have serious consequences. Before you plead guilty, give our experienced Virginia traffic lawyers a call for a FREE legal consultation: 804.285.3888.
Speeding tickets are one of Virginia’s most common traffic violations, but they can carry significant consequences, especially if you are caught driving at excessive speeds. While some people may think a speeding ticket is just a minor inconvenience, the potential penalties in Virginia can be much more severe than in other states. If you’ve received a speeding ticket in Virginia, the law firm of David Long is here to help. We specialize in defending individuals facing speeding charges, offering legal expertise to help you challenge the ticket and protect your driving record.
Understanding Speeding Laws in Virginia
Virginia has strict speeding laws, and exceeding the speed limit can quickly escalate into more serious charges, such as reckless driving. Here’s what you need to know about speeding in Virginia:
- Speed Limits: Virginia has specific speed limits depending on the type of roadway. Typically, the speed limits are:
- 25-35 MPH in residential and business areas.
- 55 MPH on most highways.
- 70 MPH on interstates.
- Speeding Violations: If caught driving even a few miles per hour over the posted speed limit, you can receive a speeding ticket. However, certain thresholds may result in harsher penalties:
- Driving 1-19 MPH over the speed limit is a basic speeding infraction.
- Driving 20 MPH or more over the speed limit or driving above 85 MPH may result in a reckless driving charge, which is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
- Reckless Driving by Speed: In Virginia, driving 20 MPH over the speed limit or any speed over 85 MPH, regardless of the posted limit, is considered reckless driving. This criminal offense carries more severe penalties than a standard speeding ticket.
Potential Consequences of a Speeding Ticket in Virginia
While a standard speeding ticket may seem like a minor issue, it can have serious consequences, particularly in Virginia:
- Fines: Speeding tickets come with fines that vary depending on the severity of the offense. Typically, fines range from $6 to $15 per mile over the speed limit, plus additional court costs. However, fines can increase significantly if the speed is excessive or the charge is elevated to reckless driving.
- Demerit Points: Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) uses a point system to track driving offenses. Speeding violations typically result in demerit points being added to your driving record:
- 3 demerit points for driving 1-9 MPH over the speed limit.
- 4 demerit points for driving 10-19 MPH over the speed limit.
- 6 demerit points for driving 20 MPH or more over the speed limit or exceeding 85 MPH. Accumulating too many points can result in increased insurance premiums, and in severe cases, the suspension of your driver’s license.
- Insurance Premiums: A speeding ticket can cause a significant increase in your auto insurance rates. Insurance companies view speeding violations as a sign of risky driving behavior, and even one ticket can lead to higher premiums for several years.
- License Suspension: The DMV may suspend your driving privileges in cases of excessive speeding or if you have accumulated too many demerit points. This can have a major impact on your daily life, affecting your ability to commute, work, and meet personal obligations.
How We Can Help You Fight a Speeding Ticket
Receiving a speeding ticket in Virginia does not mean you have to accept the consequences. At the law firm of David Long, we provide experienced legal representation to help you challenge your ticket. Here’s how we can assist:
- Free Consultation: When you contact us, we’ll start with a free consultation to discuss the details of your case. We’ll review the circumstances surrounding your ticket and identify possible defenses.
- Legal Strategy: We will develop a tailored legal strategy based on the specifics of your case. This might include questioning the accuracy of the speed measurement device (such as radar or LIDAR), evaluating the conditions at the time of the incident, or highlighting procedural errors made by the ticketing officer.
- Negotiation: We can often negotiate with the prosecutor to reduce your charges. For example, reducing a speeding charge to a lesser offense can result in fewer demerit points, lower fines, and a reduced impact on your driving record.
- Court Representation: If your case goes to court, we will represent you and present a strong defense on your behalf. Our experience with Virginia’s traffic laws and court procedures allows us to advocate effectively for a favorable outcome, potentially leading to a dismissal or reduction of charges.
- Protecting Your Record: We understand how important your driving record is. Our goal is to minimize the impact of a speeding ticket on your life, whether that means fighting for dismissal or working to reduce the penalties.
Contact Our Experienced Virginia Speeding Ticket Lawyers for a Free Consultation
If you’ve received a speeding ticket in Virginia, it’s crucial to address it promptly and seek professional legal advice. At the law firm of David Long, we have the experience and knowledge necessary to help you navigate the legal process and fight for your rights.
Contact Us Today: Call 804.285.3888 or fill out our form to schedule a free consultation. Let us review your case, discuss your options, and develop a strategy to protect your driving record. Don’t face a speeding ticket alone—contact us today for the help you need.
Virginia Speeding Ticket Lawyer Reviews
A speeding ticket in Virginia can lead to demerit points, costly fines, and significant insurance increases. Our firm has a strong record of helping drivers get their speeding charges reduced or dismissed entirely. Below are reviews from clients we’ve helped with their Virginia speeding tickets.
Client Experiences with Speeding Ticket Charges
David was able to reduce my charge from reckless driving to a non-moving violation.
David provided prompt, smart, and effective professional legal services and helped me moderate the impact of my traffic ticket. He gave prudent, effective advice and legal counsel.
I got a speeding ticket in VA on Feb 14, 2022. I live in NC. I contacted David Long. He took my information and handled my case… He was able to get the ticket reduced to “defective equipment” and I had to pay a fine plus court costs. No points on my record.
David Long is the absolute best. He is great at what he does and wonderful & easy to work with. Extremely professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. I can’t give him enough praise and truly appreciate him and his assistance with a recent speeding ticket.
DavidA.C.Long took care of my speeding ticket and got it reduced. Saved me from getting a point on my license. He took care of it the same day I sent it to him. I would definitely recommend him.
Mr. Long handled a traffic ticket that I received when traveling through Virginia… Mr. Long advised me on what to do, and he went to court for me. My traffic violation was dismissed. Very affordable and no stress!
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Attorney David Long helped my traffic ticket get reduced from a reckless driving ticket to a defect equipment ticket. Thank you!
I would highly recommend Mr. Long and his services. He was courteous, very professional. I followed his advice and am happy with his ability to resolve my case by getting my ticket dismissed. Overall having Mr. Long as my attorney greatly reduced the stress and unknowns of dealing with the legal proceedings associated with my speeding ticket.
Attorney David Long did an excellent job representing me in my traffic case. Attorney Long explained in clear understandable terms what outcomes he was going to seek to achieve for me. Attorney Long had my speeding ticket reduced and a following too closely ticket dismissed.
My reckless driving case was reduced and I got no probation, suspension, or jail time which were all real possibilities. I would highly recommend Mr. Long and I doubt you’ll find better services for a lower or even equal price.
I highly recommend David A.C. Long Attorney at Law P.C. for representation in court. My speeding ticket was reduced drastically. David had great communication and was straight forward. Great experience all around.
I hired Dave Long to help with a traffic ticket. He was very professional and responsive. I got a great result and highly recommend him and his firm.
My husband got a speeding ticket 15-19 over in VA. Atty David was able to reduced it to non moving violation of defective equipment with a 90usd fine. Thank you for your service. Job well done!
I found Mr. Long on Google while searching for a lawyer in VA… my ticket got reduced from reckless speeding to improper driving with a 250 fine .
Definitely recommend David! I had a reckless driving by speed charge and he was able to get it reduced to just speeding with a small fine.
I recently got a speeding ticket, I reached out to David to seek his services. He explained the process to me and helped me out in getting the ticket dismissed. He was responding quickly and has immense knowledge. I would highly recommend him.
Intro: Attorney Long is the representation you are looking for!… Case: I received a 90 mph “35 over” RD “Reckless Driving” citation in Henrico County… Outcome: We got the best result in court. Getting my citation reduced to a normal speeding ticket (which is a VICTORY for this matter)!
Mr. David A.C. Long is a very good Traffic Attorney… His Attorney Fees are slightly higher than other Law Firms but, is still reasonable, and his Legal Representation is well worth it.
Traffic ticket dismissed only need to pay the court fee.
Mr. Long was very professional and pleasant. He assisted me with obtaining the Driving Course. He was always available when I called and kept me updated with my Traffic Ticket dispute.
David Long is amazing!! He got my reckless driving charge reduced and provided excellent guidance and counsel… Only reason I wouldn’t use him again is because I don’t plan on speeding ever again.
Hired Mr. Long for a speeding ticket in Richmond, VA. Received a response the next day… He explained the whole process in detail and the fees as well. Met him on the day of hearing in court. Saved me ton of money.
My experience has been an awesome one. Mr. Long and his firm were very professional, courteous and informing and his compensation for hire was on point. Mr. Long went to bat for me in court regarding an Unsafe Lane Change traffic ticket I received and returned with a home-run!!!! No points!!!!!!
(I am from Maryland. I was initially charged with RD by speeding 20 mph over speed limit.) He got the charge substantially reduced. Thanks again to Mr. Long!
David was by far one of the best attorneys I’ve worked with. He was communicative and personable. He was able to get the best-case scenario with my speeding ticket by getting it dismissed in the Greensville court.
David provided a quick, easy and affordable service that I would recommend 10 times out of 10! Thank you for helping me dismiss my speeding ticket.
Mr. Long was extremely professional and helped me get my first speeding ticket dismissed! I am extremely grateful for his services and my lesson has been learned. Thank you!!
Amazing work ethic and incredibly helpful! Helped me with a traffic ticket on a super short notice, and was very informative with any questions I had.
I used David for a traffic ticket. David was very attentive and answered all my questions promptly… Highly suggest him for any traffic ticket in his jurisdiction.
David represented me in court and got my speeding ticket dismissed, would recommend.
Got my speeding ticket dismissed. Communication was excellent. 10/10 would use again if I get pulled over in Richmond a second time.
After receiving my first speeding ticket in more than 10 years, I called David. He advised me to do a few simple things before my court date. Case dismissed. I was so relieved. Thank you.
Great experience handling traffic ticket. Quick and easy, case dismissed. Very highly recommended.
Thank you, David! And to anyone consider David Long as your attorney don’t look anywhere else! He had my traffic ticket dismissed after I did exactly what he prescribed. Thanks again, David!
I’m a NC resident, I received a speeding ticket while driving through VA; David made this a seamless experience. He will tell you everything you need to do! Everything was convenient and timely, and my case was dismissed. I highly recommend him!
I highly recommend David A.C. Long as an Attorney. I was accused of reckless driving in southern Virginia… Based on David Long’s representation, the Judge reduced the charge of reckless driving to a non moving violation of defective equipment.
I got a speeding ticket in Virginia and I found out it was a serious legal issue in the commonwealth. I hired David Long, from a recommendation , and I was simply impressed with the results . Very professional and easy to deal with.
Mr. Long helped my granddaughter with a traffic ticket that could’ve been very bad if it had gone the wrong way in court. Mr. Long handled it perfectly and the case was dismissed.
David was successful in getting my speeding charge dismissed… He informed me of what he needed from me, was very responsive and his services were reasonable. I highly recommend David Long.
Excellent communication and results by David Long. We took a chance based on reviews and were not disappointed. He got my son’s speeding ticket reduced to defective equipment. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again.
David was responsive, professional and laid out key details and dates clearly. Highly recommend David for any traffic tickets!
Awesome job getting my ticket reduced to a non-moving violation. Thank you David! Highly recommended.
David was very helpful and he was able to get my speeding ticket dismissed.
I had a great experience working with Mr. Long on my speeding ticket case. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire process less stressful. Their clear communication and strategic approach led to a favorable outcome.
David quickly got my 72 in a 45 reduced to a $100 non-moving violation. Highly recommend.
Speeding – Highway 60mph going 71mph (10-15mph over) Mr. Long was able to get it reduced to a non-moving violation which I appreciate… I am an out of state resident and required someone to represent myself.
David is the best in town got my speeding ticket dismissed
David is incredible! I submitted an online inquiry about his services to handle a super speeder ticket I received in Virginia, and he responded promptly… I was thrilled with the outcome.
DAVID GOT ME A VERY GOOD RESULT IN A HOSTILE COURTHOUSE FOR SPEEDING.
I can’t recommend David Long enough! He helped me get out of a really bad speeding ticket in Virginia, and I’m beyond grateful… I live in North Carolina and he attended court for me and emailed me right after.
Had a family member get stopped for speeding in Virginia while travelling on vacation… we were extremely pleased with both his handling of the ticket and the outcome he was able to get for us.
I had a great experience working with Dave to reduce a speeding ticket to a non-moving violation. Quick and easy to work with, and you can’t beat the reasonable fees.
I had the pleasure of working with mr. Long for a traffic ticket case… Thanks to his professionalism and dedication, my case was resolved successfully. If you’re dealing with a traffic matter, mr. Long is the attorney you want by your side.
I had a great experience. Thanks to Greg and David I went from a reckless driving charge to a non-moving violation. Very easy to work with!
Working with David was great. He represented me in court and successfully got my reckless driving ticket reduced to a non-moving violation. He saved me the trouble of traveling back to Virginia since I am out of state.
I hired Mr. Long to represent me in a traffic case… He was able to get my speeding ticket reduced to a non-moving violation, which was the best possible outcome and exactly what I was hoping for.
Helped me with a speeding ticket.
David handled my traffic ticket. He was very thorough and communicated throughout the entire process. I would absolutely recommend him.
Did a great job taking care of my speeding ticket, getting it reduced to a non-moving violation with no points
Great communication and help make sure to reduce my speeding charges
Did a great job! Got my speeding ticket reduced to a non moving violation
David was amazing from the beginning of this case through to the end. I had been charged with speeding more than 20mph than the limit. David presented himself to be knowledgeable about the court system, understanding towards my concerns, and a clear communicator. My case has been dismissed and I could not be more grateful for David’s work on my behalf. Thank you for your professionalism!
Absolute 5 star experience. From the moment David accepted my traffic ticket case he reached out with a list of info and steps he believed were in my cases interest… as a result of his council I had my ticket significantly lowered and no points added on my license.
Reduced my speeding my speeding ticket to driving school and very responsive to queations.
15 over ticket reduced to a non-moving violation, appreciate the work and communication!
David is an excellent and very professional lawyer who gets results. He was able to defend me for a moving violation greatly reducing the fine and saving me a trip to court. If you ever have a traffic ticket or any other traffic related legal issues, you would do well to use David Long.
Got my reckless driving speeding ticket (86 in a 70) to a non moving violation, would 100% recommend
I recently got a speeding ticket otw home from work… He got my ticket changed to a moving violation. Would definitely use his services again! And highly recommend to anyone seeking an attorney for any traffic violations.
Thank you so much for your assistance in settling my recent speeding violation. Without your assistance it’s uncertain what serious penalties I might have suffered.
This lawyer help me to dismissed two tickets: one for speeding and the other one for plastic plate cover (South Carolina). I didn’t have to go to court, they did all the work. He is the best.
I called the law office to hire Mr Long. Via email he was very clear about what he needed from me, and he took care of my case. I am very happy about the outcome and would definitely recommend/hire him to anyone or again for myself.
I forgot about the classic Virginia problem of 20 over posted = reckless driving. I consulted with David Long via email, he returned my call, and that was that. He recommended a driving class and he pleaded my case to the judge.
I received a reckless driving charge for speeding on I-85 in Dinwiddie County earlier this year… My charge ended up getting reduced to a minor infraction, which did not carry any driving point penalties, something I remain very thankful for.
As a speeding ticket in Virginia could constitute a misdemeanor with huge surcharges, Mr. Long acted swiftly and was able to reduce the charge to mechanical failure in which we had to pay a fee and court fines–and no ticket and no surcharge!
I received a speeding citation from the Brunswick County VA Sheriffs Office. I researched traffic court attorneys for Brunswick County VA area (I live in NC) and I selected David Long… He knows his stuff!!
Mr Long helped me with a traffic ticket that would have gotten me 6 points on a clean driving record. He knew exactly what I needed to do and helped me through the process.
David was a great help in dealing with a reckless speeding ticket that I received in Dinwiddie County. He was able to offer easy steps for me take and was easy to get in touch and communicate with.
Mr. Long didn’t have the easiest case with me, I had already had 3 speeding tickets on my record, I got caught driving 33 mph over the speed limit, and had 2 minors in the back.
Mr. Long represented me for a speeding ticket on I85 in Dinwiddie County VA. I was very impressed with his communication, positive outcome, and reasonable price. I highly recommend Mr. Long.
I received a speeding ticked awhile back, so I contacted David and he gave me clear expectations of the outcome if I hired him, so I did. He was available for any questions or concerns I had and maintained a constant communication with me.
Mr. Long was easy to work with, efficient, and communicated well. I hired him for a speeding ticket. He managed our expectations, showed up in court for us, and reduced points.
I got an excessive speeding ticket in Dinwiddie County, VA… I hired David Long to handle my case and the charge was reduced to a nonmoving traffic violation and I only had to pay a small fine.
I had a ticket going 95 in a 70 and I contacted Mr David Long and after hiring him at an affordable price he took on my case and when to court in my behalf and my reckless driving was reduce to speeding 79/70.
David Long got my Speeding ticket reduced to a nonmoving offense/defective equipment. I have to pay a fine and court costs. Grateful that he was able to get this ticket reduced so it doesn’t affect my insurance and long term driving record.
David Long was able to get my reckless driving charge reduced down to a lower level speeding fine.
My son received a speeding ticket in Virginia, David Long took the case and was successful in having the ticket reduced. I am very happy with the results and would use him again but I hope I never have to.
I got a speeding ticket driving back to New York. He help me and deminished the fine to a minor cherge whitout getting any point on my driving record. Very approchable profesional and quit response.
David helped me out a lot. He was affordable and helped me reduce a reckless driving charge of 30 over the speed limit to a minor speeding ticket. I’m very grateful for him.
I was facing a reckless driving charge issued on Interstate 64… As a result of of all this, the Judge agreed to reduce the reckless charge to speeding and I couldn’t be more satisfied.
