We are all familiar with the yellow school zone signs. Because many of those signs stay up every day, year-round, it can be confusing to know when school is in session and the speed limit has temporarily dropped down to 25 MPH or 15 MPH limits. The penalties for...
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Can I continue driving after my first DUI offense?
Getting a charge of driving under the influence in Virginia is frightening. You may have a fear of how a conviction and license suspension might impact your ability to drive to work or to run required errands. A new law, Virginia Code § 18.2-270.1(C), now permits many...
FAQ about Virginia’s safe driving point system
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles rates all drivers to whom it has issued a driver’s license using a point system. Motorists start with a score, or point balance, of zero. Each year, they can earn one “safe driving point” by maintaining a clean record. On the...
What are the penalties for DUI in Virginia?
In Virginia, drivers who operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of at least 0.08%, or who are under the influence of alcohol, an illegal drug, or even a prescription drug to a degree that impairs their ability to drive safely, can be convicted of driving...
Motorcycle crashes and financial responsibilities
The impact of motorcycle collision can be devastating in may ways. Aside from the obvious and immediate impact of a collision, such as broken bones or other serious injury, these wrecks can lead to long-term challenges, such as financial problems. Managing financial...
Steps to take after a traffic citation
Traffic citations happen to even the best Virginia driver, including profession drivers such as truckers and delivery personnel. The steps you take after a ticket is sued may determine how costly the infraction becomes. Remember, if you feel the officer issued a...
The immediate danger of distracted driving
Sometimes people start multitasking while driving without even realizing it. Because it is so common for people to have a quick snack, check their GPS or have a conversation with their passengers while driving, they may not recognize their behavior as being a...
How slick roads impact red-light camera tickets
With the winter season quickly approaching, Virginia drivers can expect to have to brush up on their winter driving skills. Besides learning how to brake on snow- and ice-coated roads, motorists may also want to know how to navigate snowy and icy intersections when...
When can you pass a school bus?
To illegally pass a school bus in Virginia can leads to an expensive civil fine (Va. Code 46.2-844) or worse, a criminal reckless driving charge (Va. Code 46.2-859). A conviction for reckless driving will result in a permanent criminal record. It can be punished by up...
Virginia man faces prison time after fatal DUI crash
The irrational decision to drive drunk creates instantaneous danger for the perpetrator and everyone around them. Because impairment occurs with only minimal alcohol consumption, the risk of error grows exponentially with every drink. The outcome of DUI-related...