Can Out of State Traffic Violations Hurt Your Driving Record? As Virginia traffic lawyers we are often asked by clients and prospective clients who hold a Virginia driver’s license whether a speeding ticket or other traffic violation received in another state can hurt their Virginia driving record. The answer is yes. Since at least the […]
The Weiland Firm, PLC on Texting and Driving in Virginia Matt Nelson, a former partner of the firm, was interviewed recently on NBC-12 Local Richmond Virginia about the impact of the new Virginia Texting while driving law. From the Interview: When you compare the 725 convictions so far this year with the with the 54,126 reckless […]
Virginia Ranks 7 on List of Most Driving Citations Issued in USA We are usually proud when our institutions, sport teams, cities or states rank nationally in polls. However, in this instance, being listed in the Top 10 for Most Traffic Citations Issued to Drivers in the US is definitely not something to get excited […]
New Virginia Traffic Laws Take Effect in July 2015 In July 2015, the Virginia General Assembly made several changes in the traffic code laws. These changes in the Virginia Traffic law will affect how drivers should interact with Management Vehicles, Trash Collection Trucks, Postal Delivery Trucks and, Bicyclist. Please be aware of the new laws, […]
Virginia Traffic Court: Should I plead No Contest or Guilty? As Virginia traffic lawyers, we are often asked by clients and prospective clients whether it is best to plead guilty or no contest to a traffic offense such as reckless driving, driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) or speeding. Not surprisingly, the answer is, “it depends.” […]
Virginia’s New Anti-Texting Law As of July 1, 2013, it is unlawful to use a handheld personal communications device, like an iPhone, to send or read text messages or emails while operating any moving motor vehicle. Motor vehicles include cars, trucks, motorcycles, and, under certain circumstances, mopeds. A person found guilty of texting while driving […]
Virginia DUI License Suspension A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) in Virginia comes with numerous negative consequences to the person convicted. One of those consequences is the revocation of the person’s privilege to drive in Virginia. All persons convicted of DUI in Virginia will have their driving privileges revoked. […]
Is Reckless Driving a Misdemeanor or a Felony in Virginia? Reckless driving, whether the charge is based on excessive speed or results from an accident, is a crime in Virginia. There are numerous out of state drivers and some Virginia drivers who are shocked to learn traveling on a highway over 85 miles per hour […]
Is driving on a suspended license in Virginia a serious offense? Yes, driving on a suspended driver’s license is a very serious offense in Virginia. Under Virginia law, driving on a suspended driver’s license is a Class 1 Misdemeanor. A Class 1 Misdemeanor is the most serious type of misdemeanor offense in Virginia, and is […]
How Long Do Demerit Points Stay on Your Driving Record? As Virginia traffic attorneys, we are often asked by clients and prospective clients how long points resulting from a moving violation such as speeding or reckless driving will remain on their driving record. Unfortunately, the answer to that simple question is not always so easy […]