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Manassas VA is strict on speeding. The speed limit is aggressively enforced in Manassas VA. I-95, I-66 & Route 234 are heavily patrolled by the Virginia State Troopers, Manassas Police & local law enforcement. A Manassas VA Speeding Ticket is a very common type of traffic violation in Manassas Virginia. Law enforcement officers in Manassas VA do not give much leeway when it comes to issuing a speeding ticket. Do not expect to “talk” your way out of a speeding ticket. CAUTION: A Manassas VA reckless driving speeding conviction will on average increase the automobile insurance premium by 73% or $1,046 EACH YEAR according to Insurance.com
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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a prestigious law firm. Our lawyers specialize in defending speeding cases. We are routinely recognized as a “Best Law Firm” according to U.S. News & World Report. Our firm possesses over 60 collective years of experience defending speeding ticket cases. Our attorneys have been recognized for superior legal ability and the highest ethical standards. Retain a Speeding Ticket Lawyer with the expertise to present the best defense.
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Virginia Uniform Summons Speeding Ticket Issued by Manassas Police
A Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Manassas police officers during a traffic stop for speeding. Most people refer to this as a speeding ticket. The summons serves as legal notice for the speeding violation. Signing the summons is not an admission of guilt. The summons advises you that a trial date has been set in the Manassas VA General District Court. A law enforcement officer can also issue a summons for criminal offenses such as reckless driving and other misdemeanors. Allow our Manassas VA speeding ticket attorneys to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy for your Manassas VA speeding ticket.
Free Manassas VA Speeding Ticket Consultation with Top Rated Lawyers
The biggest issue with representing yourself before the General District Court in Manassas VA for a speeding ticket is making it to Court on the trial date. Other considerations involve the lack of experience and legal knowledge. The average motorist does not understand the best course of action. Experienced Manassas VA speeding ticket lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining great results. Our lawyers spend hours in the Manassas VA Courts weekly and are familiar with the habits of the judges and the law enforcement officers who issue speeding tickets. This local knowledge can prove to be invaluable in deciding how to best defend a Manassas VA speeding ticket.
Manassas VA Speeding Attorneys Recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a lawyer rating service of outstanding attorneys from over 70 practice areas including speeding ticket defense who have attained the highest degree of recognition and achievement. This organization recognizes top lawyers nationwide using a patented process of independent research and peer input. Our Manassas VA speeding ticket lawyers have been recognized by this publication since 2009. No more than five percent of the Virginia lawyers are named to this list and no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list. This recognition is merit based. Retain a top rated Manassas VA speeding ticket attorney who has been recognized with this elite award.
Penalties for Virginia Speeding Convictions
- Excessive fines and court costs
- Assessment of moving violation demerit points
- Possible loss of driving privileges depending on speed and prior convictions
- Possible incarceration if excessive speed violated the reckless driving law
Manassas VA Reckless Driving Speeding Ticket Attorneys
Virginia state law says that driving faster than 85 mph or 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit is a reckless driving violation pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-862. The speed limit on some highways are constantly fluctuating. It can be frustrating, especially for Out-Of-State drivers, but you can be convicted of a criminal misdemeanor for driving 16 miles an hour over the speed limit on the Interstate. We defend this type of speeding ticket in the General District Court, which is in Manassas VA.
Traffic Court Speeding Defense Attorneys
The most serious type of Manassas Speeding Ticket and the one that probably gets the most attention from motorists is the Reckless Driving Speeding Ticket while traveling on Interstates 95 & 66 or Route 234. The facts of each case can vary, but we have the knowledge and expertise to select the best defenses and arguments for your particular circumstances. We examine each case and use every resource the law allows to secure our client’s the best possible outcome under the law.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Manassas VA Speeding Tickets
- 46.2-862 Reckless Driving Speeding
- 46.2-870 Speeding
- 46.2-871 School Buses
- 46.2-872 Vehicles Under Special Permits
- 46.2-873 School Zone
- 46.2-873.1 Nonsurface Treated Highways
- 46.2-873.2 Rural Rustic Roads
- 46.2-874 Business or Residential District
- 46.2-875 Certain Other Highways
- 46.2-877 Impeding the Flow of Traffic
- 46.2-878 Change Speed Limits
- 46.2-878.1 Highway Work Zone
- 46.2-881 Bridges, Tunnels and Interstates
- 46.2-947 Highway Safety Corridor
Traffic Court Representation for Manassas Speeding Tickets
Manassas VA Courthouse
Our attorneys represent clients accused of Manassas Virginia speeding cases in the General District Court. We will properly examine your case and use proven strategies to best defend your particular situation. Our lawyers will ensure that your rights are protected, that you are not intimidated in the courtroom and that you secure the best result possible. Many clients are not from the area. In most cases, we can successfully represent you without you having to return to Court for the trial date. You can benefit from our experience. Contact us today about your case!
Manassas Speeding Ticket in Virginia Cases Are Adversarial
If you have been issued a Manassas speeding ticket, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the General District Court. Trials are adversarial. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Manassas prosecutor’s office and the defense. The adversarial system is designed to ensure a fair trial process subject to the rules of law and evidence by allowing each side to present their case and to be able to challenge the other’s case. The Manassas judge evaluates the evidence and arguments. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof. Do not come to court and say I was not speeding and expect that to work.
“AV Preeminent” Lawyers Manassas Virginia for Speeding Ticket
For over 135 years, Martindale-Hubbell has been the authority for evaluating lawyers for legal ability and ethical standards through an established Peer Review Rating system. Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law are AV Preeminent® rated Manassas VA Speeding Ticket Lawyers. The top Martindale-Hubbell rating standard. This is awarded to accomplished attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards. Retain a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated Manassas VA speeding ticket lawyer for your speeding case. Review the lawyer or law firm’s legal rating along with any prior client reviews and exercise caution before you retain a Manassas VA attorney with an inferior rating for ability and ethics.
Speedometer Calibration For Manassas VA Speeding Ticket Cases
There are instances in Manassas speeding ticket cases where the motorist is operating a vehicle with a defective speedometer. A speedometer calibration may assist our top Manassas VA speeding ticket lawyer. A speedometer calibration is a specialized test performed by qualified mechanics that measures the accuracy of a vehicle’s speedometer. Not just any mechanic can perform this type of diagnostic test. The test comes with a report showing whether the speedometer was off or not. An experienced Manassas VA speeding ticket lawyer will introduce evidence of the calibration results pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-942. Such evidence shall be considered by the court in both determining guilt or innocence and in fixing punishment.
Manassas Police Use RADAR to Enforce the Speed Limit
Manassas Police Officers & State Troopers who issue speeding tickets in Manassas use RADAR and other speed detection devices to calculate speed evidence. We understand police equipment requirements in addition to other procedural and technical defenses. Our attorneys excel at presenting the most effective legal strategy and advocacy techniques to ensure our client receives the best outcome possible. There are several key steps that must be followed in order for a Manassas law enforcement officer’s testimony about a speed detection result can be admissible. Va. Code 46.2-882 must also be followed by the prosecution in speeding cases. Put our experience of our traffic ticket lawyers to work for you!
Superb Avvo Rated Speeding Ticket Attorneys Serving Manassas
The Avvo Lawyer Rating can help you find the best speeding ticket lawyer in Manassas Virginia. “Avvocato” is Italian for lawyer. Avvo is a legal directory that rates legal professionals using a mathematical model on a scale of 1 (Extreme Caution) to 10 (Superb). Members of our Manassas law firm maintain a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating. Avvo collects information from state bar associations and other organizations that license Manassas lawyers and consumers to calculate its rating. The same set of standards are used for every lawyer that is evaluated. The Avvo rating is merit based. You cannot pay a fee to improve your Avvo rating. Put the experience of our Manassas speeding ticket lawyers to work for you.
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4/5/2022 | Updated 1/6/2025