x96karmann
Junior Member
Need Advice Virginia Reckless Driving IL driver
What is the name of your state? IL
I was currently in Virginia on business and was pulled over and given a summons for reckless driving. The officer said he clocked my at 82 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone, which I truley believe I was not going 82 but about 75-78. I was also traveling with two other cars at the same speed. When I was pulled over, the officer first asked for my rental car agreement so he obviously new I was not from the area. I received a summons for court, but will not be able to attend the date due to the distance from IL. Should I consider hiring a lawyer? The officer told me that since the fine can not be prepaid to let the court date pass and then call the court, should I do that? The other part that makes me extremely nervous is that I do have a previous DUI conviction in IL. I don't know how that will be taken into considerayion or if it will even come up since it does not show on a regular driving history check. I do not think that the officer knew this since it does not come up on my record. What should I do?
What is the name of your state? IL
I was currently in Virginia on business and was pulled over and given a summons for reckless driving. The officer said he clocked my at 82 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone, which I truley believe I was not going 82 but about 75-78. I was also traveling with two other cars at the same speed. When I was pulled over, the officer first asked for my rental car agreement so he obviously new I was not from the area. I received a summons for court, but will not be able to attend the date due to the distance from IL. Should I consider hiring a lawyer? The officer told me that since the fine can not be prepaid to let the court date pass and then call the court, should I do that? The other part that makes me extremely nervous is that I do have a previous DUI conviction in IL. I don't know how that will be taken into considerayion or if it will even come up since it does not show on a regular driving history check. I do not think that the officer knew this since it does not come up on my record. What should I do?
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