Category Archives: Defending Yourself in Traffic Court

Sometimes hiring a traffic attorney to represent you in traffic court is not practical. If you want to know how to beat your traffic ticket by yourself then this is the blog for you. These posts discuss common defenses, strategies, and procedural issue in Virginia traffic court. If you are going to represent yourself in traffic court then you need to read this.

Stopping on Highways: Va Code 46.2-888

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Luke Nichols

Stopping on Highways: Va Code 46.2-888 In Virginia, stopping on a highway in a way that impedes traffic or is dangerous is illegal unless there is an emergency, an accident or a mechanical breakdown. If there is an emergency, accident … Continue reading →

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Virginia Traffic Tickets: HOV Violations (Va. Code 33.1-46.2)

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Luke Nichols

Virginia Traffic Tickets: HOV Violations (Va. Code 33.1-46.2) Traffic Court judges have little or no discretion in determining the punishment for an HOV violation. Many courts will not offer traffic school in exchange for dismissal for HOV violations. Additionally, the … Continue reading →

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I Want to Appeal My Traffic Ticket: How to fix your traffic ticket when things go wrong.

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Luke Nichols

An Appeal to the Circuit Court. In Virginia anyone can appeal the decision of the General District Court or the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court within 10 days of their traffic ticket being finalized (10 days from the day of … Continue reading →

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D.C. License Suspensions for Virginia reckless Driving Convictions

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Luke Nichols

This summer the DC DMV commissioner announced that they will suspend DC driver’s licenses for conviction for reckless driving that occur in Virginia. In Mid September the DC. Attorney General weighed in and the D.C. counsel approved an emergency order … Continue reading →

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