Wreckless Driving in VA

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Mar 15, 2006 | 10:17 AM

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Reckless Driving in VA

Anyone have any experience with this? I just got a wreckless driving ticket. I was going 84 in a 55.

I haven't had a ticket in about 6 years and that was just a minor ticket for a few miles over the limit. Anyone know a good lawyer?

I've heard of things getting reduced based on good driving record. Any experience is welcome!

If you'd rather PM me the lawyer info, that'd be fine too.

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Mar 15, 2006 | 11:01 AM

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I'm guessing you really got a "reckless" driving ticket.

It has happened to me twice. The first time, I didn't pay a lawyer and only got it reduced to Unsafe Movement, which is 1pt and made my insurance go up.

The second time I paid a lawyer, and enjoyed "Improper equipment".

I'd just call a local lawyer, tell him the situation, and if he says he can get it reduced to improper equipment - pay him and forget about it.

Mar 15, 2006 | 11:25 AM

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How much did you have to pay the lawyer?

I think reckless stays on your record for 11 years and if you have anything else happen, you can go to jail within that time period.

Mar 15, 2006 | 12:10 PM

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I paid the lawyer ~$350, including court fees & the fine. I did not have to go to court.

IMO, that is pretty hard to beat.

Mar 15, 2006 | 01:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyAnderson

I paid the lawyer ~$350, including court fees & the fine. I did not have to go to court.

IMO, that is pretty hard to beat.

That is pretty hard to beat. I have a friend that was doing 135 in a 65 and asked the cop before the hearing if he could give him a break. He did cause he said he lost the ticket and it got dismissed.

I know theres many more people on this site that have had a reckless ticket. How did you end up getting out of it if you did?

Mar 17, 2006 | 03:06 AM

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I just got a reckless driving in NC. I know it's a 5 point ticket here and can get possible jail time (from what i hear pending on the specifics of the offense). The cop told me he'd hook me up if i was in a better mood on the court date. If it doesn't get dropped, my license will go bye bye. But then again it also depends on how the judge feels the day of the trial. Bring him/her coffee.