Since the inception of the "Move Over" law in 2002, Virginia has been serious about getting drivers on highways to slow down and move over when a stationary vehicle is on the side of a highway with … [Read more...]
Reckless Driving, DUI, Speeding – How long does a ticket in Virginia stay on my driving record?
posted on May 31, 2019
A question that we often hear is, how long is this (reckless driving) (DUI) (DWI) (speeding) ticket going to stay on my record? The Virginia DMV lists the time frame on their website here: … [Read more...]
What is the REAL ID law and is it offered through Virginia DMV?
posted on April 17, 2019
There have been many stories in the national media regarding REAL ID identification and when it will be necessary for travel in the United States. We have been asked what does this mean for Virginia … [Read more...]
First time offenders and deferred dispositions: New opinion from the Attorney General permits some kinds of ‘deferred dispositions’
posted on January 14, 2019
The criminal justice system is, thankfully, one that many of us never have to deal with. But too often, someone who has never dealt with it finds themselves charged with an offense. A frequent worry … [Read more...]
Virginia DWI Law: The consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs while having a child in the vehicle with you
posted on October 12, 2018
Virginia is a tough state when it comes to punishing drunk and drugged drivers. Virginia is even less tolerant when a person is caught operating a vehicle under the influence with a child (someone 17 … [Read more...]
Reporting Accidents in Virginia: Not Just the Driver’s Responsibility for a Hit and Run
posted on March 16, 2018
In Virginia it is important to know that passengers, not just the driver, can be criminally charged with failure to report an accident. If an accident occurs, every person in the car who is 16 years … [Read more...]
When is passing a school bus illegal in Virginia?
posted on June 21, 2016
It comes as a surprise to a lot of Virginia drivers that it is against the law to pass any school bus which is stopped on a highway, private road, or school driveway and is loading or unloading … [Read more...]
