Arrgh - This is wreckless driving on the Dulles toll road before exiting onto 28N. I was blowing off a little steam after a long day at work so I guess I deserve it, but dang!

Does anyone know a good Fairfax lawyer for this situation? I'll take my medicine but I want the smallest pill available.

Thanks

 

if you pay it.. do you still lose points? because in CT if you pay the ticket you lose no points.. if thats the case then just pay it

 

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The officer (Metro Washington Airport Authority) said it was 6 points. I don't think I can get out of the points just by paying the fine. I'm not sure though.

 

i can't offer you a link of a lawyer.. but maybe this site maybe able to educate you a little bit more to get your fine reduced

http://jesbeard.com/29ab.htm

 

My buddy is going to court tomorrow for the same so called wreckless speed from a VA Trooper. I keep telling him to get a lawyer and get another continuance.

 

VA is strict when it comes to reckless. Depends on the judge but I have seen them suspend licenses on people under 21 for the same offense. Good luck on your ticket.

 

SprintMax - Thanks. The link is interesting but the most important part was a day late and a dollar short.

Blackgums - You're scaring me.

DC Max - That seems to be the usual approach. Don't know what the success rate really is. A guy in my office tried it that way and still got the smackdown

Thanks for the input guys.

Later

 

Disclaimer: YMMV

Try calling the procecutor for the traffic court. Tell him you weren't really paying attention, or you probably weren't going that fast and may plead not guilty (each approach may yield different results) but ask the procecutor if he/she would reduce the ticket to a non-moving vilation if you came in to court and paid the fine. Your insurance stays uninvolved and you get no points.

 

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ripper, in your case, since you were not a member at the time of the ticket you will not be covered. similiarly to the reasoning why hmo's will not usually pay for a doctors checkup that you had 3 days before joining the hmo. however, the attorneys will give you free legal advice and you will be fully covered next time you have a citation. for all members, an attorney WILL meet you and go to court with you.

hope this helps!

 

Today is the big day 12pm.. VA loves to put the smackdown on outta state ppl, especially Marylanders!!

How did it go for you?