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Post by rob base on Nov 29, 2016 11:40:52 GMT -5
So I got a reckless driving ticket for Speeding in VA. 85 in a 70. Court date is mid Dec. I recently moved from SC. As part of becoming a new state resident due to my move I am opposed to get a new Driver license. Should I wait till the traffic ticket is settled to get my new license or does that not matter. Hopefully that makes sense?
ETA Update: charge was reduced to citation of defective equipment. Has to pay $250 in fines and court fees. No impact to my insurance or driver license
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Nov 29, 2016 11:53:43 GMT -5
I'd get the new license. That's one less thing that they have to ding you on.
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Nov 29, 2016 11:55:36 GMT -5
I'd quit driving recklessly, too. Have you no regard for your own safety?
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Post by rob base on Nov 29, 2016 12:59:48 GMT -5
I'd quit driving recklessly, too. Have you no regard for your own safety? But GEL, I thought chicks digged a "bad boy"? How YOU doin'? :-) |
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Post by rob base on Nov 29, 2016 13:00:52 GMT -5
I'd get the new license. That's one less thing that they have to ding you on. But I am just wonderful my IF I should wait for the ticket to be settled first? Will getting a new drivers license mess that up somehow? |
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Nov 29, 2016 13:13:44 GMT -5
I'd quit driving recklessly, too. Have you no regard for your own safety? But GEL, I thought chicks digged a "bad boy"? How YOU doin'? :-) I think what we chicks dig is a varied as we chicks!
I'm doing well. How about you?
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Nov 29, 2016 13:14:35 GMT -5
I'd get the new license. That's one less thing that they have to ding you on. But I am just wonderful my IF I should wait for the ticket to be settled first? Will getting a new drivers license mess that up somehow? I don't think getting a new license will have any impact on a pending traffic charge. |
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Post by Cookies Galore on Nov 29, 2016 13:23:59 GMT -5
So I got a reckless driving ticket for Speeding in VA. 85 in a 70. Court date is mid Dec. I recently moved from SC. As part of becoming a new state resident due to my move I am opposed to get a new Driver license. Should I wait till the traffic ticket is settled to get my new license or does that not matter. Hopefully that makes sense? Why are you opposed to a new license? ;-) |
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Post by rob base on Nov 29, 2016 13:25:34 GMT -5
But I am just wonderful my IF I should wait for the ticket to be settled first? Will getting a new drivers license mess that up somehow? I don't think getting a new license will have any impact on a pending traffic charge. But will it look like I am trying to be shady and avoid having the ticket on my "new" license? Will it automatic calmly transfer / follow? |
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Post by rob base on Nov 29, 2016 13:26:31 GMT -5
But GEL, I thought chicks digged a "bad boy"? How YOU doin'? :-) I think what we chicks dig is a varied as we chicks!
I'm doing well. How about you?
[ I m dewing better now :-) So GEL, as a chick, what do you dig? :-) |
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Nov 29, 2016 13:32:59 GMT -5
I don't think getting a new license will have any impact on a pending traffic charge. But will it look like I am trying to be shady and avoid having the ticket on my "new" license? Will it automatic calmly transfer / follow? No. You won't look shady. If you are unsure, ask the person at your DOT office what they think you should do (other than slowing your butt down), |
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Post by Blonde Granny on Nov 29, 2016 13:34:13 GMT -5
Chances are with the invention of computers your new state will check your driving record and will know all about it. It's call reciprocal. Your new. Insurance company will also know about and up your premium accordingly.
Next time slow down and drive the speed limit, then you won't have this problem.
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Post by swamp on Nov 29, 2016 13:34:21 GMT -5
I don't think getting a new license will have any impact on a pending traffic charge. But will it look like I am trying to be shady and avoid having the ticket on my "new" license? Will it automatic calmly transfer / follow? don't worry about it. The conviction will follow.
Apply for a reduction.
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Nov 29, 2016 13:36:43 GMT -5
Both VA and SC are on this list.
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Nov 29, 2016 13:38:27 GMT -5
I think what we chicks dig is a varied as we chicks!
I'm doing well. How about you?
[ I m dewing better now :-) So GEL, as a chick, what do you dig? :-) I'm on a long break from relationships, but....
Someone is isn't a liberal!!! : )
But that's down the road a piece.
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Post by Peace77 on Nov 29, 2016 13:56:24 GMT -5
Most state require getting a driver's license in that state shortly after moving there.
Virginia requires you to obtain a Virginia state license within 60 days.
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Post by rob base on Nov 29, 2016 14:21:33 GMT -5
But will it look like I am trying to be shady and avoid having the ticket on my "new" license? Will it automatic calmly transfer / follow? don't worry about it. The conviction will follow.
Apply for a reduction.
Swamp it has NOT been adjudicated yet. I have a lawyer on it though. That's. my question - since the adjudication is NOT finalized yet....will that be an issue if I get a new license BEFORE adjudication ? |
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Post by rob base on Nov 29, 2016 14:22:56 GMT -5
[ I m dewing better now :-) So GEL, as a chick, what do you dig? :-) I'm on a long break from relationships, but....
Someone is isn't a liberal!!! : )
But that's down the road a piece.
Kewl. My wife is good with seeing other people :-) I m not a liberal :-) |
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Post by swamp on Nov 29, 2016 14:48:02 GMT -5
don't worry about it. The conviction will follow.
Apply for a reduction.
Swamp it has NOT been adjudicated yet. I have a lawyer on it though. That's. my question - since the adjudication is NOT finalized yet....will that be an issue if I get a new license BEFORE adjudication ? No.
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Post by gooddecisions on Nov 29, 2016 16:44:36 GMT -5
Good for you for getting a lawyer. I didn't think anything of my similar ticket in VA. But, when I showed up to court without a lawyer, the judge threw me in jail, fined me $500 and suspended my license for 6 months.  I was just trying to keep from getting run off the interstate by the big rigs on a very congested 2-lane interstate and wasn't driving recklessly at all! I'd get the license now. Good luck! |
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Post by CCL on Nov 29, 2016 18:21:48 GMT -5
Most state require getting a driver's license in that state shortly after moving there. Virginia requires you to obtain a Virginia state license within 60 days. I'd get the new one within the required time frame if I were you. |
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Post by NoNamePerson on Nov 29, 2016 18:40:37 GMT -5
How long do you have to get new license when you moved there? Some states have a dead line for acquiring licenses. So if you are driving around with old state license they might catch that and then there is something else to deal with. Just a thought. Take care of business.  |
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Post by lexxy703 on Nov 30, 2016 11:38:36 GMT -5
I believe in VA it is 30 days. I got a ticket for not changing my address when I moved. Both locations were in VA.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2016 11:43:51 GMT -5
I may or may not be beyond the timeline to notify of my address change, the problem is I haven't received any of the states approved utility bills to validate my new address to go along with the documentation from USPS.
DW knows a lot of people from Virginia and they say you have to really watch it driving because enforcement is worse than anywhere else.
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Post by AgeOfEnlightenmentSCP on Nov 30, 2016 13:00:32 GMT -5
So I got a reckless driving ticket for Speeding in VA. 85 in a 70. Court date is mid Dec. I recently moved from SC. As part of becoming a new state resident due to my move I am opposed to get a new Driver license. Should I wait till the traffic ticket is settled to get my new license or does that not matter. Hopefully that makes sense? Reckless for 15 over? That's when they start writing speeding tickets in most states. |
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Post by AgeOfEnlightenmentSCP on Nov 30, 2016 13:01:35 GMT -5
In Florida- they ask you if you have suspensions, or pending issues. If you're truthful, it's not an issue. If you lie, and they find out- I believe it's an automatic suspension.
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Post by movingforward on Nov 30, 2016 15:26:56 GMT -5
So I got a reckless driving ticket for Speeding in VA. 85 in a 70. Court date is mid Dec. I recently moved from SC. As part of becoming a new state resident due to my move I am opposed to get a new Driver license. Should I wait till the traffic ticket is settled to get my new license or does that not matter. Hopefully that makes sense? Reckless for 15 over? That's when they start writing speeding tickets in most states. This is what I was thinking too. I have lived in a few states and most of the time reckless driving involves something more than just 15 miles over the speed limit. I have always just done the driving school thing for speeding tickets... |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2016 15:53:25 GMT -5
So I got a reckless driving ticket for Speeding in VA. 85 in a 70. Court date is mid Dec. I recently moved from SC. As part of becoming a new state resident due to my move I am opposed to get a new Driver license. Should I wait till the traffic ticket is settled to get my new license or does that not matter. Hopefully that makes sense? Reckless for 15 over? That's when they start writing speeding tickets in most states. I think you definitely experienced it when you lived in Chi, some of the expressways in the burbs you would get blown off the road and would actually be driving unsafe for driving less than 15 over. When I used to work at 5AM and had a 40 mile commute 85 in a 55 was what everyone was driving on 355. They have since raised the limit and its about the same speed everyone is still traveling. |
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Post by wyouser on Dec 6, 2016 17:54:21 GMT -5
Virginia actually gives you a "reckless" for speeding? Do they suspend a license for a reckless there? That's a bit "harsh!" Out here, it would just be speeding only the fine get larger as the mph over the limit increases. You would need to be doing something to endanger others before you'd get a reckless here. Granted we don't have anywhere near the population (Wyoming) and there are long stretches of road where you can see what's coming a good 10-12 miles ahead of you....sometimes it's only you and your car on that 10-12 mile stretch anyway..
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