Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

I was issued a ticket for following a police officer too closely. He stated that on a road doing 45 miles per hour I should be 40 feet behind the car in front of me. This I have never heard of. I have heard good braking distances. He was actually following the car in front of him closer than I was behind him. I was a good 10 feet behind him if not more. I have a clean driving record well 0pts the last time I checked. What can I do to keep my record clean?

Asked on 9/10/09, 11:55 pm

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Contest the ticket at the scheduled hearing in traffic court.

Answered on 9/16/09, 9:55 am

sheryl shane sheryl shane, attorney at law

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Hire an attorney who can recommend a suggested driving class to assist in court. There are some defenses but your information is too brief.

Answered on 9/16/09, 7:12 pm

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