Virginia Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: How Does The Department Of Motor Vehicles Assign Demerit Points To Traffic Offenses?
  A: Almost all traffic offenses carry demerit points which are assessed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Certain nonmoving offenses are excluded from the demerit … More
• Q: How Can I Obtain A Copy Of My Dmv Record?
  A: By visiting any DMV branch office, or by requesting one online at http://www.dmv.state.va.us
• Q: What Are The Speed Limits In Virginia?
  A: Unless Otherwise Posted Absolute Interstate 65 mph Ltd Access Rds 65 mph Other Primary Rds 55 mph Residential 25 mph More
• Q: How Are Speed Limits Enforced?
  A: Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes Radar Yes Vascar Yes Photo Radar No Aircraft No Laser *Yes *Virginia State Police can use laser. County and local police cannot. More
• Q: What Are The Unique Speeding Laws In Virginia?
  A: Virginia law requires newly lowered speed limits to be conspicuously marked.
• Q: Are Radar Detectors Illegal?
  A: RADAR detectors are prohibited but may be transported with no power source and not accessible to passenger compartment. Mobile scanners are permitted.
• Q: Do I Have The Right To See The Vascar Reading?
  A: The officer is required by law to show the offending driver the reading on the VASCAR unit.
• Q: What Is The Legal Definition Of "reckless Driving"?
  A: Although speeding more than 19 mph over the posted limit is considered "reckless driving," any speed over 80 mph is considered reckless. Thus on highways with 65 mph … More
• Q: How Can Tickets Be Paid?
  A: Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.
• Q: Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?
  A: No
• Q: When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?
  A: Speeding * Parking * Equipment * DWI * *All cases may be appealed to a jury trial. More