Speeding ticket in VA. Any advice?
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Speeding ticket in VA. Any advice?
Well after driving fast all weekend at the RTD event, I got caught in Va in Hungry Mother state park before the Back of the dragon on my way home. I was just not payng attention that I was entering the park and was caught for 65 in a 40. The ranger was nice and knocked it down to 59 in a 40. I haven't had a ticket in probably 15 years or more and have no points on my license. Stupid mistake, I guess I earned this one for not being careful to slow down entering a state park. I always slow down through the main part of the park but just wasn't paying attention I guess. The ticket's going to be $165 and I can mail it in.
Anyway I'm just wondering what to expect with insurance and license points and what I can do to reduce the damage if anything. Also feel free to offer consolation or relay your speeding ticket stories and outcomes, advice. Or just revel in the shadenfreude you're feeling after reading this. I wasn't sure where to post this but since my enthusiasm for the S2000 got me here I suppose it works here.
Thanks
Jon
Anyway I'm just wondering what to expect with insurance and license points and what I can do to reduce the damage if anything. Also feel free to offer consolation or relay your speeding ticket stories and outcomes, advice. Or just revel in the shadenfreude you're feeling after reading this. I wasn't sure where to post this but since my enthusiasm for the S2000 got me here I suppose it works here.
Thanks
Jon
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Things can vary from state to state but you mentioned you have been ticket free for some time. It may be possible to show up or arrange for a "safe driving class" that you attend, the ticket is knocked off or reduced, and you pay some penalty. The trick is not to get another one in the foreseeable future. We have this deal in California. It is designed for the very occasional screwup so that you will not experience undue hardship.
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#3
We don't cotton to West Virginia drivers speeding in Virginia.
Here in the Radar Detector Prohibited Commonwealth ya gotta have good awareness but the fine for a radar detector conviction (pretty much a prima facie conviction in VA) is only $150 and no points on your license. A $15 savings over the ticket.
-- Chuck
Here in the Radar Detector Prohibited Commonwealth ya gotta have good awareness but the fine for a radar detector conviction (pretty much a prima facie conviction in VA) is only $150 and no points on your license. A $15 savings over the ticket.
-- Chuck
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Things can vary from state to state but you mentioned you have been ticket free for some time. It may be possible to show up or arrange for a "safe driving class" that you attend, the ticket is knocked off or reduced, and you pay some penalty. The trick is not to get another one in the foreseeable future. We have this deal in California. It is designed for the very occasional screwup so that you will not experience undue hardship.
#6
I haven't had any moving violations of any kind in at least 12 years. I think i may have had my last speeding ticket in 2004 if memory serves correctly.
#7
You'll want to go to court, dress nice, be respectful and humble in court, and apologize/show that you regret the mistake. Ask if there is a way to keep It off your record. It may not work, but your chances are next to nill if you don't do these things.
How did your back of the dragon run go afterwards?
How did your back of the dragon run go afterwards?
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96 in a 65 in NJ just 2 years ago. Hired a lawyer, it all went away.
Like 15 mph over in Switzerland while doing European Delivery. It was a speed camera, $700 USD, I paid it. Didn't need that karma hanging over my head.
That BMW was trouble with a capital T. Sold it, bought a truck to haul my trailer and S2000 to the track where I can speed all day long.
Like 15 mph over in Switzerland while doing European Delivery. It was a speed camera, $700 USD, I paid it. Didn't need that karma hanging over my head.
That BMW was trouble with a capital T. Sold it, bought a truck to haul my trailer and S2000 to the track where I can speed all day long.
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You'll want to go to court, dress nice, be respectful and humble in court, and apologize/show that you regret the mistake. Ask if there is a way to keep It off your record. It may not work, but your chances are next to nill if you don't do these things.
How did your back of the dragon run go afterwards?
How did your back of the dragon run go afterwards?
#10
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You are very lucky he knocked it down since 20 over in VA is a misdemeanor offense.
Pay the ticket and keep it moving. Not worth getting a lawyer involved.
Pay the ticket and keep it moving. Not worth getting a lawyer involved.