Children along in recless driving court..DO or DON'T

[kyblue]

What is the name of your state?KY

Ticket for reckless driving in VA. Coming back from vacation, which we take in VA every year, atleast for the past 4 or 5 yrs. I was doing 87/65. I was traveling with the flow of traffic in the fast lane not noticing my speed.

Just wanting to know if anyone has summited a letter in their absence with a plea of nolo? I really don't think I can make the trip back to go to court because I will have to take my oldest out of school to do so, and bring the little one along as well. I know it is a lame excuse, but I don't think I can travel another 8-9 hours in one day with the little ones. Or would it be more beneficial to take the kids to court with me??? My husband is out of town on business and I have no one else with whom I can leave them.

I have been driving for 17 years and have only 1 other driving violation from years ago.

Any advice on what to include in a letter on my behalf for a written plea?

Thanks in advance.

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

[quote=kyblue]What is the name of your state?KY
Ticket for reckless driving in VA. Coming back from vacation with my 2 kids (18 months and 4 years), my sisterin-law and my mother-in-law .... notice my husband bailed on the trip Anyway, you get the picture.

MY RESPONSE: Actually, I don't. This has nothing to do with anything, and you're just venting.



I was doing 87/65. I was traveling with the flow of traffic in the fast lane not noticing my speed, just trying to make it the next 4 hours without shooting myself from the noise and babble.


My response:

If you know your bail amount, just pay the ticket. If you don't, then wait for the Notice in your mailbox.

IAAL

[kyblue]

over 80 in VA is reckless driving which requires a mandated court appearance or written appearance. No prepayment is allowed. ..
Again....has anyone had experience with writing a letter in lieu of appearance? Is it better to plead guilty or nolo?