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section11hokie

Lawyer if you can afford it more..

I went to court for a 18 over ticket about 6 years ago and the BS seat belt ticket. I asked the judge for DIP class it was cheaper than the ticket, and once completed and after a year of good driving the ticket went away, no DMV negative points. Paid the seat belt ticket. $56. This was Botetourt County. Go to court have them dress respectable and mind the manners. Should be OK. If they have a bad driving record definitely seek legal advice.
Posted: 11/17/2025 at 10:39 AM ET
(In response to this post by Hurley09)

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Reckless driving ticket question, take the class ahead of court? New Kent
Hurley09 • 11/17/25 09:22 AM ET
deny deny deny **
bigbadbird • 11/17/25 03:24 PM ET
Double Down **
bigbadbird • 11/17/25 03:23 PM ET
...and show up under the influence. TIC**
MP4VT2004 • 11/17/25 03:38 PM ET
Yes and Yes. I've had two immediate family members in a similar situation
No Clue • 11/17/25 02:36 PM ET
From my lead footed younger days, I recall a cop saying from 20-25 over the
Hoakie82 • 11/17/25 02:08 PM ET
The lawyer may be your best option but before getting one try calling the
jdkhokie • 11/17/25 12:14 PM ET
Get a lawyer and make Cole Trickle pay for it. **
Freddyburg Hokie • 11/17/25 11:55 AM ET
did you beat them? i'd make them mow my grass with a pair of scissors
VT Pez4Life • 11/17/25 11:26 AM ET
I think that'd count as "spousal abuse" or some ridiculous buzzword
Hurley09 • 11/17/25 11:42 AM ET
You should tell her that she needs to relax. **
ElbertoHokie • 11/17/25 03:04 PM ET
Then explain what a speed limit is and how gas pedals work.**
Hurley09 • 11/17/25 04:38 PM ET
Echoing all of the below. And ...
Beerman • 11/17/25 11:05 AM ET
Are the speed limit signs well marked?
Vtskier1 • 11/17/25 11:02 AM ET
they were 22 mph over...well marked or not, there's no argument there**
JoesterVT • 11/17/25 11:06 AM ET
Sure there is. If they thought it was 55 and it was 45, that could
hoosnowahokie • 11/17/25 01:21 PM ET
Maybe can get the reckless part moved..... **
Vtskier1 • 11/17/25 11:31 AM ET
Coworker got the ticket near Richmond, took the class, good result in court**
Happy Dog • 11/17/25 11:01 AM ET
Lawyer if you can afford it more.. ◄
section11hokie • 11/17/25 10:39 AM ET
Can you NOT afford to hire a lawyer?
EDGEMAN • 11/17/25 11:25 AM ET
Well I didn't lawyer up and did pretty well. DIP class less $ than lawyer
section11hokie • 11/17/25 11:40 AM ET
Get a New Kent lawyer. Taking course prior is a good idea **
RhinoVT • 11/17/25 10:28 AM ET
SOBW got a nice little after-action letter from DMV from his ticket...
Burruss Writer • 11/17/25 10:26 AM ET
My kids story. Get a lawyer. Do not go to a frat party (judge) without a
dolph • 11/17/25 10:23 AM ET
This is the play^^. Never go to court without a lawyer. Judges hate that.**
Coach McGuirk • 11/17/25 10:27 AM ET
Not to mention you will be at a severe disadvantage in court.
EDGEMAN • 11/17/25 11:23 AM ET
I don't think insurance rates care what the court does. They have police
ElbertoHokie • 11/17/25 10:16 AM ET
…roll the dice. insurance is for suckers**
chumley • 11/17/25 12:03 PM ET
Ratings are based upon drivers MVR. That includes only convictions or pleas
Stork • 11/17/25 11:09 AM ET
Buy bicycles for everyone in the family...**
`lag • 11/17/25 10:11 AM ET
And not those E-Bikes. Real bicycles, darn it...lol**
EDGEMAN • 11/17/25 11:20 AM ET
Healthier! ;^)**
`lag • 11/17/25 11:23 AM ET
you are screwed
BRVT • 11/17/25 10:08 AM ET
so you just took the beating? did you at least shop around?**
VT Pez4Life • 11/17/25 11:30 AM ET
Yep...insurance doesn't care if you go to a class and have the...
vthhhi • 11/17/25 10:21 AM ET
he can put Cole Trickle on their own policy and let them pay it🤣**
JoesterVT • 11/17/25 10:10 AM ET
Or have the state take Cole Trickle's driver's license away for 3 years...
EDGEMAN • 11/17/25 11:21 AM ET
I’d get a lawyer…..
CrystalCoveHokie • 11/17/25 09:56 AM ET
Yup, that's all accurate. Though, it's only criminal if the box is checked
Hurley09 • 11/17/25 10:10 AM ET
Eh...he would spend more on the lawyer than he would on increased premiums
JoesterVT • 11/17/25 10:09 AM ET
Yeah, how much is a lawyer going to run you on that?
hoosnowahokie • 11/17/25 10:13 AM ET
I had the occasion to watch a few proceedings in Sullivan Co., TN court
JoesterVT • 11/17/25 10:19 AM ET