Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

Out of State Reckless Driving 87/65

My husband got a recless driving ticket for 87/65 on I 77 in Carroll County, VA. He has one prior speeding ticket, but no points from SC and a no seatbelt ticket. Does he have to appear in court? What will the fine likely be? Does it matter that the officer spelled his name wrong on the ticket? Will VA send the point information to SC? Would it be cheaper to hire an attorney or accept the fine?

Thanks


Asked on 10/06/05, 8:53 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: Out of State Reckless Driving 87/65

Sorry, but you posted your question under South Carolina. You need to go back and post it under Virgina. Its a Virgina ticket, so its a Virgina legal matter, so you need to ask a Virgina lawyer. Good luck.

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Answered on 10/06/05, 9:39 pm
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Out of State Reckless Driving 87/65

Your husband must appear personally for his

hearing in traffic court(general district). Reckless driving is not classified as a mere traffic infraction in the Commonwealth but rather a Class 1 misdemeanor and therefore a jailable offense.

Your husband should have counsel to represent him if at all possible. Under no circumstances should he agree to plead guilty to reckless driving but only to a lesser speeding offense.

The fact that the officer misspelled your husband's name on the ticket is a matter of no consequence.

I believe that South Carolina is a member of the same Interstate Compact to which Virginia also belongs and therefore the latter will likely transmit information regarding any driving offense conviction of a South Carolina resident to the former.

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Answered on 10/06/05, 11:30 pm


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