Don't get a traffic ticket in VA!

[mountainbiker]

I just got back from visiting Virginia. I kept the needle within about 5 over. I was surprised at how many people were overtaking and undertaking. Can you just imagine a big ol' speed trap, and how many $$$ they score?

There were even a few of those fools -- you know those 2 or 3 guys who like to weave through traffic -- that think they are race car drivers. I guess these particular VA tagged drivers have more money than sense.

In my 10 day visit, I did see 4 cars total pulled over: 3 on the Dulles Airport access road and 1 on 95.

[mdoyle]

From reading the article it only applies to VA residents, WTF? I've never heard of a traffic fine system that treats residents differently, especially giving out-of-staters a break, usually it's the opposite.

The fine for eluding an officer is lower than speeding? That makes no sense under any ethical doctrine and clearly points the fine schedule in the direction of money-grabbing instead of it's proper function as a deterrent.

[KenP]

Originally Posted by mdoyle

That makes no sense under any ethical doctrine and clearly points the fine schedule in the direction of money-grabbing instead of it's proper function as a deterrent.

That's exactly why the fees were upheld in court yesterday. They are explicitly for raising money.

Four other states have the same type of laws.

On the plus side for out-of-towners, even if your state has reciprocity with VA, it doesn't apply because they "fines" are deemed to be "fees", thus they are a civil matter and don't fall under the reciprocity requirements.

[Agriv8r]

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