New_In_FairFax
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What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Virginia
I got a reckless driving citation in October 2004 for driving at 55 in 25 mph school zone. I missed spotting the 25 mph zone sign and I was driving through that area for the first time.
My driving record prior to this citation was "-2" after a speeding ticket in PA and another bad control moving violation.
I have also taken a voluntary safe driving course in January 2004.
At the court, I made the mistake of not going with an attorney. Judge asked me if I want continuance but I thought I would be able to explain my case, so I refused (second mistake).
I explained that I have had a clean record of 5 years before moving to VA, and that after moving to this state I took safe driving course. I missed spotting the sign for 25 mph, otherwise I would never even have dared to speed. He did not listen to my pleas and sentenced $200 fine and 60 day suspension.
I regret my mistakes: speeding to begin with, not going with lawyer, etc. and am wondering what are my options now?
I have my wedding in a little more than a month and have to do preparations. Not being able to drive really makes things difficult.
1. Can I ask for a restricted license for going to/from work or a few other places (preparations)?
2. Can I appeal against my suspension and ask judge for lineancy citing wedding reasons?
In case I appeal, what else can I do to show that I am really repentent over speeding and that I am not a reckless driver by nature?
I live in Fairfax county.
I got a reckless driving citation in October 2004 for driving at 55 in 25 mph school zone. I missed spotting the 25 mph zone sign and I was driving through that area for the first time.
My driving record prior to this citation was "-2" after a speeding ticket in PA and another bad control moving violation.
I have also taken a voluntary safe driving course in January 2004.
At the court, I made the mistake of not going with an attorney. Judge asked me if I want continuance but I thought I would be able to explain my case, so I refused (second mistake).
I explained that I have had a clean record of 5 years before moving to VA, and that after moving to this state I took safe driving course. I missed spotting the sign for 25 mph, otherwise I would never even have dared to speed. He did not listen to my pleas and sentenced $200 fine and 60 day suspension.
I regret my mistakes: speeding to begin with, not going with lawyer, etc. and am wondering what are my options now?
I have my wedding in a little more than a month and have to do preparations. Not being able to drive really makes things difficult.
1. Can I ask for a restricted license for going to/from work or a few other places (preparations)?
2. Can I appeal against my suspension and ask judge for lineancy citing wedding reasons?
In case I appeal, what else can I do to show that I am really repentent over speeding and that I am not a reckless driver by nature?
I live in Fairfax county.