Author Archives: Luke Nichols

About Luke Nichols

Luke Nichols practices almost exclusively traffic law in Northern Virginia. His primary practice areas include reckless driving, speeding, DUI/DWI, refusal, hit-and-run, driving on a suspended license, and driving on a revoked license. Mr. Nichols has represented hundreds of Virginia drivers. You can also connect with Luke on Google+

Virginia Traffic Court

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Luke Nichols

Virginia Traffic Court What is Virginia Traffic Court? Virginia’s Traffic Court is a colloquial term for traffic cases heard in General District Court (GDC) or Juvenile and Domestic Relations (JDR) Court. Some jurisdictions such as Fairfax County have special courtrooms … Continue reading →

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What if the Officer Does Not Show up to Virginia Traffic Court?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Luke Nichols

What if the Officer Does Not Show up to Virginia Traffic Court? Drivers are always asking me what will happen if the officer does not show up to their traffic court case. Or drivers want to get a continuance to … Continue reading →

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Stopping on Highways: Va Code 46.2-888

Posted on October 5, 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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Va. Code § 46.2-816. Following too closely. Traffic Ticket Defense.

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Luke Nichols

If you have been charged with following too cloelsy in Virignia under Va. Code 46.2-816 I highly recommend reading the statute. The Statute for following too closely reads… Va. Code § 46.2-816. Following too closely. (The actual statute) “The driver … Continue reading →

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