Comments on: Virginia Radar Detector Ban Still In Force http://www.andrewflusche.com/blog/virginia-radar-detector-ban-still-in-force/ Spotsylvania DUI Lawyer, Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyer, and Stafford DUI Lawyer Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:04:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Andrew Flusche http://www.andrewflusche.com/blog/virginia-radar-detector-ban-still-in-force/comment-page-1/#comment-1775 Andrew Flusche Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:23:08 +0000 http://www.andrewflusche.com/?p=899#comment-1775 @Michael - It's just a traffic infraction. The uniform fine schedule from the Supreme Court of Virginia says it's a $40 fine, but that could vary depending upon the judge. And of course there are court costs, which usually start at $51. @Michael – It’s just a traffic infraction. The uniform fine schedule from the Supreme Court of Virginia says it’s a $40 fine, but that could vary depending upon the judge. And of course there are court costs, which usually start at $51.

]]> By: Michael Gourlay http://www.andrewflusche.com/blog/virginia-radar-detector-ban-still-in-force/comment-page-1/#comment-1773 Michael Gourlay Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:36:45 +0000 http://www.andrewflusche.com/?p=899#comment-1773 @Andrew - Wow, those laws in Virginia are something. What is the penalty for using a radar detector? @Andrew – Wow, those laws in Virginia are something. What is the penalty for using a radar detector?

]]> By: Alberto G http://www.andrewflusche.com/blog/virginia-radar-detector-ban-still-in-force/comment-page-1/#comment-1770 Alberto G Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:10:07 +0000 http://www.andrewflusche.com/?p=899#comment-1770 It sounds like if you live in Virginia you are out of luck. Virginians should follow the law to stay out of trouble. But that is not a reason not to buy one if you do a lot of traveling in your vehicle in other states of the Union. It sounds like if you live in Virginia you are out of luck. Virginians should follow the law to stay out of trouble. But that is not a reason not to buy one if you do a lot of traveling in your vehicle in other states of the Union.

]]> By: Andrew Flusche http://www.andrewflusche.com/blog/virginia-radar-detector-ban-still-in-force/comment-page-1/#comment-1757 Andrew Flusche Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:27:29 +0000 http://www.andrewflusche.com/?p=899#comment-1757 @Michael - The problem is that police can see the radar detector in the windshield. And I've had several clients who got speeding tickets (actually reckless driving by speed, which is a misdemeanor in Virginia) while using a radar detector. So they got two tickets instead of one. The best bet in Virginia is to not use a radar detector. If you're going to speed, drive below 80 mph and less than 20 mph over the speed limit. That way if you're caught you'll just get a regular speeding ticket, not a reckless driving misdemeanor charge. @Michael – The problem is that police can see the radar detector in the windshield. And I’ve had several clients who got speeding tickets (actually reckless driving by speed, which is a misdemeanor in Virginia) while using a radar detector. So they got two tickets instead of one.

The best bet in Virginia is to not use a radar detector. If you’re going to speed, drive below 80 mph and less than 20 mph over the speed limit. That way if you’re caught you’ll just get a regular speeding ticket, not a reckless driving misdemeanor charge.

]]> By: Michael Gourlay http://www.andrewflusche.com/blog/virginia-radar-detector-ban-still-in-force/comment-page-1/#comment-1756 Michael Gourlay Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:15:41 +0000 http://www.andrewflusche.com/?p=899#comment-1756 Virginians have the option of using an undetectable radar detector such as the Escort Redline or the Beltronics STi Driver. Also, from what I hear the fine for using a radar detector is far less than actually getting a speeding ticket. Virginians have the option of using an undetectable radar detector such as the Escort Redline or the Beltronics STi Driver. Also, from what I hear the fine for using a radar detector is far less than actually getting a speeding ticket.

]]> By: Emil Andrews http://www.andrewflusche.com/blog/virginia-radar-detector-ban-still-in-force/comment-page-1/#comment-1455 Emil Andrews Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:21:12 +0000 http://www.andrewflusche.com/?p=899#comment-1455 Yes, I know in some countries, the radar detector is prohibited. But, I also use a radar detector because I like racing. And the radar detector is able to control my speed. Yes, I know in some countries, the radar detector is prohibited. But, I also use a radar detector because I like racing. And the radar detector is able to control my speed.

]]> By: Steve http://www.andrewflusche.com/blog/virginia-radar-detector-ban-still-in-force/comment-page-1/#comment-1452 Steve Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:03:09 +0000 http://www.andrewflusche.com/?p=899#comment-1452 Wow, I thought that the US was rather more liberal than the UK with things like this...seems they like their speed guns just as much as their real guns! I've got a BTST radar detector myself and it works a treat - and is totally legal! (for now...). Wow, I thought that the US was rather more liberal than the UK with things like this…seems they like their speed guns just as much as their real guns!

I’ve got a BTST radar detector myself and it works a treat – and is totally legal! (for now…).

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