SPEEDING TICKETS
Charged With Speeding in Northern Virginia?
A routine traffic stop gives officers legal grounds to observe drivers for signs of impairment, search for drugs, or probe for outstanding warrants. In many cases, what starts as a minor speeding ticket escalates quickly into criminal charges.
A Minor Charge That Can Cause Major Problems
Speeding in Virginia isn’t just a traffic infraction, it can quickly escalate into a criminal offense, especially when tied to other charges like DUI. At Battlefield Law Group, we understand how a simple mistake can put your license, your job, and your future at risk.
What You’re Really Facing:
Speeding tickets in Virginia fall under Code § 46.2-870 through § 46.2-878.1, but it’s not just about driving a few miles over the limit. Here’s what you could be up against:
Standard Speeding: Typically, a traffic infraction.
Reckless Driving by Speed: Going 20+ mph over the limit or 85+ mph anywhere? That’s a Class 1 misdemeanor under § 46.2-862, the same class as DUI.
Speeding + DUI: Many clients don’t realize a speeding stop can lead to a DUI arrest if there’s suspicion of impairment.
In 2023, over 31,000 reckless driving charges were filed in Virginia. A significant number stemmed from speeding alone.
Why This Matters:
Even a first-time speeding offense can:
Add demerit points to your license
Spike your insurance premiums
Lead to license suspension or even jail time in severe cases
Jeopardize security clearances and professional licenses
Battlefield Law Group is well-versed in Virginia traffic laws, including Speeding tickets, and services all counties in Northern Virginia: Prince William, Fairfax, Fauquier, Stafford, and Loudoun.
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Whether you're stopped for a traffic violation, suspected of DUI, or questioned in connection with a criminal investigation, knowing your rights can be the difference between a dismissal and a conviction. Police are trained to gather evidence from the moment they make contact, and anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. Use them! According to the Innocence Project, false confessions or admissions play a role in nearly 30% of wrongful convictions, many of them happening during police questioning. Don’t guess your way through the process. Call Battlefield Law Group, PLLC we’ll make sure your rights are protected from the very start.
DO NOT WAIVE YOUR RIGHTS TO REMAIN SILENT!
The police have a card that they can read to you advising you of your Miranda warnings. Below is your card to either read them or give to them to let them know that you know your rights.
“ I Want My Battlefield Law Group Attorney”
“Officer, I mean no disrespect, but I understand my rights.
I have been informed not to talk to anyone and I do not want to answer any questions without an attorney present.
Please do not search me or my property, do any test, do any line-ups, or any other identification procedures without an attorney present who is representing my interests.
I will not waive any of my constitutional rights without first consulting an attorney.
I do not want to perform any tests except as LEGALLY required under the DUI implied consent law.”
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