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83/70 Reckless Driver ticket- Would I be eligible

Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by johnathan444, Jul 31, 2020.

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  1. Jul 31, 2020 #1
    johnathan444

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    This past May (2020) traveling through Virginia (interstate) emporia district, got pulled flowing with traffic doing 83 in a 70 zone. Reckless driving. The funny part is back in January 2020 the senate passed a bill increasing the speeding limit to 85mph that didn't take effect until July 1, 2020. What trucking companies would consider me? I need cdl training. Which trucking companies can I contact?
     
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    Which state do you live in?
     
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    Grouch

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    Beware, Greensville county Virginia , which Emporia is in, along 1-95 will nab your rear. In your case, the milk is already "spilled". Between Richmond and the state line on 1-95, it is best to be "on the mark".
     
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    Eddiec

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    If it's not too late, hire a lawyer to represent you. Maybe get it knocked down to a non moving violation.
    You do not want this on your driving record as it is currently written.
     
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    up the speed in VA to 85??!!!

    don't think that's correct.
     
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    Grouch

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    The maximum speed is still 70 in Va, what they did was raise the speed from 80 to 85 for reckless driving. I think the case we are talking about, the driver got the reckless driving charge before they raised it to 85. Most of the cases that I have seen on this type of reckless driving, have been lowered to a lesser charge. But a lawyer represented the defendant.
     
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    makes more sense now,thnx
     
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