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What to Do During a Traffic Stop in Virginia

December 22, 2025 | Chris Damiels

Traffic stops occur all the time in Virginia, but they can be difficult to deal with if you don’t know what to expect. Somet…

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Restricted License Options After DUI Conviction

June 20, 2025 | Jack T. Randall

Facing a DUI conviction can leave you feeling overwhelmed, especially when losing your driver’s license disrupts your daily…

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What is the Virginia Move Over Law?

February 8, 2025 | Jack T. Randall

What would you do if you were driving on a busy highway and saw an ambulance with flashing red lights stopped on the shoulde…

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Can Passengers Drink Alcohol in a Car?

January 10, 2025 | Jack T. Randall

One of the most common questions about drunk driving is, “Can passengers drink alcohol in a car?” While Virginia does not ha…

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What is a Pretextual Traffic Stop?

August 27, 2024 | Jack T. Randall

Traffic stops are a routine part of law enforcement’s efforts to keep Virginia roads safe, yet many drivers are unprepared w…

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Are Police Radar Detectors Illegal in Virginia?

May 16, 2024 | Jack T. Randall

Did you know that Virginia is the only state where police radar detectors are illegal? The use of a radar detector is a moto…

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Can you warn other drivers about speed traps in Virginia?

March 31, 2023 | Jack T. Randall

Have you ever been driving down the road and noticed a speed trap? You know, the one where the police officer is hiding behi…

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Will a Traffic Violation Show Up on My Background Check?

November 8, 2022 | Jack T. Randall

Speeding tickets and other traffic violations are nearly unavoidable. After all, driving includes juggling several tasks at…

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Does Virginia report traffic violations to other states?

May 12, 2022 | Jack T. Randall

Whether you are visiting Virginia for vacation, you commute here for work from another state, or you are just passing throug…

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