Recent content by sean13

Trust me... VA ain't the South. They have the resources and desire to track you done. Sean

What is the name of your state? Virginia So you got a RD in Va, guess what? You aren't alone. :) After looking through several threads I wanted to post a real life incident that tries to incorporate a lot of the arguments and ideas spread out over quite a few messages. I will try to give as...

The calibration will lessen the punishment. Go to driver's ed if you are low on points to begin with, check with the dmv 8 bucks. 70 something in 55 won't require a lawyer. I saw a boatload of people like you get nailed in Fairfax for anywhere from $100 to $200 fine. It is goign to take a...

Can't do this in VA. The RD must have the officer present in order to be heard by the court. Continuances only work for normal speeding tickets, lawyer told me. I did 88 in a 55 in Fairfax. Get a lawyer. You weren't "speeding" you were freaking flying. Get your speedo calibrated. This isn't...

This isn't a lot of help but... You might want to talk to a lawyer. I have heard of this problem, you are breaking "federal" rules, US Park, but they follow VA laws. i hate to be so vague but you are in a very odd situation. Sean

VA and DC both have a tendency to just send you a "fine", no points are assessed. This goes for speeding tickets in DC and red light running in VA. VA speed camares might be different but I can attest to the first two. A lot of VA and DC camaras are looking at your plate, not you. Thus the...

FWIW, I am very sure that I was not going 74. I wouldn't be prepared to swear that I was going the speed limit, however. If you don't know then you really don't have a shot. What is your defense going to be, "Your Honor, I didn't feel like I was going 74, more like 65." ? In Fairfax county you...

don't bother... Shernon, What part of VA? 1500 is stiff, you can get someone for between 750 and 1200. They hand out Reckless Driving like candy in NoVA. In Fairfax you are looking at potential jail time and loss off license for anywhere from 30 to 180 days. Luckily you were paced so you...

I'll reply for the both of us... (Assuming the other guy had my train of thought.) The speedometer calibration is an attempt to give reason to why you were speeding. In this person's case, hopefully, they are trying to duck the RD and get it knocked down to a "regular" speeding ticket. Not...

Just went to court for a 88 in a 55. Guilty... :/ 1. which lawyer one would recommend? 2. how much did the lawyer cost? 750 to 1200 3. how much was the total cost? 500 fine, no loss of license but my record was spotless. +5 points 4. what was the argument of the lawyer or did he plee...

What part of VA? I just got a RD in Fairfax so I have a some clue into the process. The best suggestion I could come up with would be to get your speedometer calibrated, 50 bucks, and print out your diriving record, 8 bucks. If your speedometer varies greatly then you can at least get the fine...