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Virginia law classifies traffic violations into 3 categories of offenses. Felony, misdemeanor, and minor traffic infraction violations. Virginia State Troopers, Washington Deputy Sheriffs & local police officers strictly enforce these traffic laws. Do not expect to get a warning. Interstate 81 and Route 11 in Washington County are the primary highways law enforcement targets for traffic violations. Out-of-state drivers frequently need representation in Washington County, VA for their traffic cases. In many cases, we can successfully defend these cases without our client having to return on the trial date.
CAUTION: Convictions for traffic violations can increase the automobile insurance premium by as much as 79%, according to a study conducted by Insurance.com
Best Traffic Law Defense Attorneys For Washington VA Cases
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established local Washington County VA law firm. Our lawyers specialize in defending traffic cases and possess over 60 years of combined experience. We represent clients before the Washington County General District Court. Our lawyers specialize in traffic law defense and are routinely recognized for legal excellence and high ethical standards. We will examine your case and determine the best way to defend your case. Our goal is simple: secure the best possible result!
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Penalties For Washington VA Traffic Violation Convictions
- Incarceration
- Maximum fine of $2,500
- Loss of driving privileges
- Moving violation demerit points
- Auto insurance premium increases
- Employment issues
Exceptional Traffic Lawyer Representation Washington County VA
In Virginia, every traffic case goes before the Judge on the trial date. The defendant motorist must either retain a Washington County VA traffic attorney for representation or the motorist must appear in traffic court to defend the case alone. Evidence and arguments are presented to the Judge. Do not plead guilty or pre-pay a traffic ticket without first consulting an attorney. In some instances, your traffic ticket may actually be a misdemeanor criminal offense. Let us review your case. We can help!
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Washington County VA Traffic Cases
- Habitual offender
- DUI
- Eluding the police
- Hit & Run
- No valid driver’s license
- No automobile insurance
- Suspended driver’s license
- Fail to yield emergency vehicle
- License restoration
- Reckless driving
- Moving violations
- Fail to move over
- Out-of-state drivers
- Speeding ticket
- Accidents
- Handheld cellphone use while driving
Fail to Move Over for a Stationary Vehicle is Traffic Violation
Virginia code 46.2-861.1 requires the driver of any motor vehicle to “move over” when passing a stationary vehicle under certain traffic conditions. A violation of this law can be considered reckless driving, which is a criminal misdemeanor in some cases. If you have been accused of violating this law then you need to consult an attorney before appearing in the Washington County General District Court.
Route 11 Washington County Reckless Driving REDUCED to No Points
Our Washington County VA traffic lawyers defended a motorist from Tennessee accused of criminal misdemeanor reckless driving based on excessive speed evidence. A conviction would have drastic consequences. We were able to convince the Court to find our client, NOT GUILTY. Unfortunately, the Judge was unwilling to dismiss the entire case. However, we convinced the Court to reduce the matter to the lowest offense possible, called defective equipment. This is a no points non moving violation.
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7/21/2021 | Updated 4/30/2023
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