Category Archives: Reckless Driving

These posts are all about Virginia Reckless Driving laws, defenses, and consequence. If you have received a reckless driving ticket and you want more information than this is you first stop.

No Attorney-No Deals in Fairfax County Traffic Court

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Luke Nichols

If you don’t have an attorney in Fairfax County Traffic Court then you cannot work out a deal for your case. Whether it is a DUI or a speeding ticket, prosecutors don’t negotiate with pro se defendants (defendants without attorneys). … Continue reading →

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The Courtesy Trap – A common form of reckless driving.

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Luke Nichols

The courtesy trap is when a driver politely stops and waives you through multiple lanes of traffic only to have you driving in to an oncoming car that is obscured by the misguided but courteous driver. The happens all the … Continue reading →

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Fairfax County Traffic Court Etiquette

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Luke Nichols

The Fairfax County Traffic Court Clerk’s office produced this video to instruct driver how to behave in Fairfax’s General District Court and to explain the traffic court process. Learn how to find your courtroom, what to expect on the day … Continue reading →

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Texting While Driving in Virginia § 46.2-1078.1

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Luke Nichols

Since 2009, Virginia has has a “no-texting” law on the books; however, I constantly get questions about what this law does and does not mean. Virgina Code § 46.2-1078.1. Use of handheld personal communications devices in certain motor vehicles; exceptions; … Continue reading →

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