Benefits of Virginia Drivers’ Improvement Courses
Watching your driving record build points can feel like a looming storm, with concerns about higher insurance costs or license suspension threatening your ability to commute and support your family. It’s exhausting to feel the system works against you when trying to get back on track. We understand the stress of a tarnished record and […]
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Driving through Virginia can feel like navigating a minefield when you’re unsure which dashboard electronics are allowed. Many drivers believe using technology to stay informed is a reasonable way to protect their records, but state laws often catch people off guard. We understand the fear of facing a surprise ticket or having expensive equipment confiscated […]
MoreCan I Fight a Speed Trap Ticket? Are Speed Traps Legal?
Blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror can create uncertainty, making you feel targeted or trapped, especially if you were keeping pace or missed a speed limit change. We understand the stress of fines, insurance increases, and concerns about license suspension. You deserve an advocate who respects your story and knows how to challenge […]
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We are pleased to announce the winner of our Fall 2025 Flusche & Fitzgerald Undergraduate Scholarship: Alyssa Williams! Alyssa produced an incredibly creative video in response to our prompt: What should motorists do while driving if they see a law enforcement vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road? Alyssa is wearing two […]
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Virginia Cell Phone Laws: How To Fight A Cell Phone Ticket
Did you know that Virginia prohibits holding a phone while driving? As of January 1, 2021, that’s now a traffic infraction with a minimum $125 fine AND three points on your driving record. Let’s talk about the law and how you can fight it. Contact us today at 540-318-5824 to discuss your case and learn […]
MoreIs It Worth It to Go to Court for a Simple Speeding Ticket?
You’re driving through Virginia, maybe a bit over the speed limit, when flashing lights appear in your rearview mirror. You’re given a ticket, and now you’re faced with a choice—pay the fine and move on, or go to court and fight. But is it worth it to go to court for a simple speeding ticket? […]
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Failure To Maintain Control Of Vehicle VA Code 46.2-853
In many Virginia accident cases, the Commonwealth charges at least one driver with reckless driving. The main statute used for this charge is VA Code 46.2-853. Key Takeaways VA Code 46.2-853 treats “failure to maintain control” or “faulty brakes” as reckless driving, a Class 1 misdemeanor carrying penalties of up to 12 months in jail. […]
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Failure to Appear and Capias Warrant in Virginia
If you had a court date for a traffic or misdemeanor case in Virginia and you failed to appear, you may be facing capias warrant in VA. What is a capias warrant? A capias warrant is also known as a bench warrant. If you’re lucky, you’ll just have a show cause for failing to appear, […]
MoreWhat Does “Released on Summons” Mean?
You didn’t expect to leave the police stop without handcuffs. But instead of being taken to jail, the officer handed you a piece of paper and said you were “released on a summons.” Are you charged with a crime? Do you still have to go to court? Could you still end up in jail? This […]
MoreCan You Get a DUI on a Bike?
In many states, driving under the influence (DUI) laws apply to motor vehicles and bicycle riders. However, Virginia’s driving while intoxicated rules under Code of Virginia § 18.2-266 apply to those who drive or operate a motor vehicle, engine, or train while under the influence of alcohol. Although bicycles are not motor vehicles for the […]
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