Traffic Violations

Every driver in Virginia starts driving with a clean slate. They must pass a test to secure a driver's license. They can then operate a registered and insured vehicle on public roads. However, if police officers spot them violating traffic laws or if they cause a...

Many different criminal charges could potentially lead to someone's incarceration. Most people understand that they could face jail time if they plead guilty or get convicted of an offense involving violence. Jail time is common in scenarios where criminal offenses...

Based on a report by the Department of Motor Vehicles, more than 319,000 speeding tickets were issued in Virginia in 2019 alone. While this is a decrease compared to previous years, the truth is, speeding contributed to approximately 24,000 car crashes that same year...

Like many other states, Virginia has banned texting and driving. As of 2021, it became illegal to hold your mobile device in your hand. This applies to any wireless communication devices. It’s also important to note that the law specifically prohibits holding the...

Unless someone is in control of a semi-truck subject to federal regulations, texting while driving laws all exist on a state level. Many people don't understand individual states' texting while driving laws even if they usually only travel in the state where they...

There are many traffic violations that someone could commit. Among them is violating the “hands-free” law that is in place. Starting in January 2021, a new law was employed that now makes it illegal for you to hold a phone or other handheld personal device while...

Earning a ticket for speeding or another form of reckless driving may not seem like anything more than a fine, but additional consequences do not come from a courtroom. In Virginia, a speeding ticket comes with fines of $200 plus a flat amount for every mile over the...

Traffic tickets are expensive, but fighting a ticket in court might seem like more trouble than it is worth. For most people, putting a check in the mail or paying the fee online is much easier and lets them forget it ever happened. Except that it isn't that simple....

Even the safest drivers have the potential to make a mistake. And if they do, there's always a chance that a police officer will catch them. This could result in a traffic ticket and the many consequences associated with it. Some people never think twice about...