Attorney for Reckless Driving & Speeding Tickets on I-81 in Roanoke, VA
Get Legal Help from Massey & Clay, PLC on Traffic Offenses
When you need an attorney for reckless driving, speeding tickets, and other traffic offenses on I-81 in Roanoke County, depend on Massey & Clay, PLC. Traffic tickets on I-81 can result in license suspension, high fines, and even jail sentences. Massey & Clay, PLC, has lawyers with experience in reckless driving matters who can defend you and protect your rights in court.
Call Massey & Clay, PLC, at (800) 218-5409 or contact us online to schedule your consultation with one of our attorneys.
Reckless Driving on I-81 in Roanoke County, VA
Reckless driving offenses on I-81 have many causes, but the primary reason is speeding. Under statute 46.2-862, authorities can cite drivers for reckless driving for going 20 miles per hour over the speed limit or as much as 80 miles per hour over the limit on I-81. With the large volume of traffic on the interstate in the Roanoke County region, these reckless driving citations can occur regularly.
A reckless driving conviction can result in the loss of jobs requiring a CDL or good driving record, loss of a security clearance, and disqualification from jobs involving law enforcement or public agencies. A reckless driving conviction can also have an impact on your insurance rates. The attorneys and staff at Massey & Clay, PLC, offer legal services to drivers cited for reckless driving on I-81 in Roanoke County. Call us today at (800) 218-5409 to review your reckless driving matter.
DUI Offenses on I-81 and License Suspensions in Roanoke, VA
Whether you are involved in an accident, or the police happen to pull you over for suspected DUI on I-81, operating a vehicle under the influence is a very serious charge. Beyond any injuries and damages from a crash, a DUI on I-81 in Roanoke can result in possible misdemeanor or felony charges that carry significant penalties. These penalties can result in license suspensions, fines, and more.
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A first offense for DUI can result in:
• $250 fine
• 5 days in jail is mandatory with a BAC between .15-.20 OR 10 days in jail with a BAC greater than .20
• One-year license restriction
• Ignition Interlock is mandatory with BAC over .15 (six consecutive months with no violations required) -
Having a second DUI offense within five years can result in:
• $500 fine
• 20 days in jail (additional mandatory 10 days with a BAC between .15-.20 and an additional 20 days for a BAC over .20)
• Ignition Interlock for no less than six months (six consecutive months with no violations required)
There are many factors in individual DUI cases that may require jail sentences or other additional punishments.
Call Massey & Clay, PLC today to consult with a lawyer for sound advice on whether a reasonable defense exists in your case or to inform you of the most likely consequences of a conviction. Some drivers who use I-81 make the mistake of not taking a traffic ticket seriously. So, be sure to contact us right away with any questions you have about DUI traffic tickets on I-81 in the Roanoke area.
Traffic Accidents with Injuries on I-81 in Roanoke, VA
As personal injury attorneys, we have much experience with the results of traffic accidents with injuries on I-81 in Roanoke, VA. Massey & Clay, PLC serves clients involved in traffic accidents with injuries from any type of motor vehicle. For example, under Virginia’s negligence laws, if your incident involves certain factors, you may have recourse under negligence laws:
- Dangerous weather or driving conditions
- Distracted driving
- Driver fatigue
- Driving under the influence
- Failure to stop
- Failure to yield
- Improper maintenance of vehicle
- Inexperienced or unlicensed drivers
- Road defects
- Rubbernecking
- Running red lights
- Speeding
- Tailgating
Refer to our Automobile Accident page for more information. Virginia law only provides a certain period in which to file traffic accident injury claims. If you are involved in a traffic accident on I-81 in the Roanoke region and need an attorney to handle your injury matter, call to discuss your injury matter with Massey & Clay, PLC, right away. You may be eligible to receive compensation for injuries and damages.
Tickets for Speeding on I-81 in Roanoke County and Traffic Citations
The attorneys of Massey & Clay, PLC, specialize in legal services to drivers cited for speeding on I-81 in Roanoke County. Consult with an attorney today to review your traffic citation. The Virginia demerit point system classifies reckless driving penalties at six demerit points*. Other charges for speeding 10-19 mph over the limit incur four demerit points. Speeding 1-9 mph over the speed limit or improper driving results in three demerit points. Penalties for reckless driving may include up to:
- 12 months in jail
- Fine up to $2,500
- Six months license suspension
- Arrest*
- Vehicle impound
