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Missed Your Court Date in Virginia?

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Virginia’s New Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) Law

Effective July 1, 2026, Virginia will require certain drivers convicted of speed-related offenses to install an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) device on their vehicle. Here’s everything you need…

Will a Speed Camera Ticket Go on My Driving Record?

In Virginia, a speed camera ticket mailed to your home is a civil penalty, not a criminal or moving violation. It will not show up on your DMV driving record, it will not add demerit points to your…

Don’t Let a Ticket Ruin Your Fall Travel Plans

Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year to explore Virginia. As the temperatures drop and the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and gold, many drivers hit the road for weekend getaways…

New Law Limits Appeal Bond Conditions After District Court Convictions in Virginia

As of July 1, 2025, an important change to Virginia Code § 16.1-135 limits a judge’s ability to impose stricter bond conditions on someone who appeals their conviction from district court to circuit…

Appealing Your Traffic Ticket in Virginia

Can I appeal my traffic ticket? If you are convicted of reckless driving, driving under the influence (DUI), or any other traffic charge in General District Court (GDC), you automatically have t…

Who Should Take A DMV Driver Improvement Course?

According to Harvard Business Review, the auto insurance industry is increasingly incentivizing better driver behavior with financial rewards. With this strategy, drivers may be able to reduce prem…

How A Driver Improvement Course Can Help With Traffic Violations

The National Institutes of Health highlights numerous studies that have established a link between driver education and fewer traffic violations. In Virginia, there are numerous benefits associated…

Teen Drinking And Driving

The state of Virginia takes drinking and driving very seriously. Driving drunk can be classified as a misdemeanor, which is a felony offense that can lead to fines, suspension of licenses, and ev…

Speeding Tickets 101: How To Avoid And Contest Them

According to the County of Prince George, the State of Virginia issues hundreds of thousands of speeding tickets each year. That being said, not all traffic tickets are the same – and some are mu…

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