<p>I don’t have experience with the particular judge or jurisdiction (and I don’t practice in VA), but a few years back someone I know got a ticket on I-81 for going more than 15 miles over the limit (65, I think), and it was considered reckless driving and required an in-person appearance. Sounds like what you’re describing. While there was no jail time meted out, the offender’s driving privileges in VA were either revoked or suspended (actual driver’s license was from another state), and he was not allowed to drive away from the hearing. Fortunately, he had brought someone along who had a valid license. If I were facing this, I’d most likely hire a good local attorney.</p>
<p>I did hire a good local attorney. (I’m a lawyer in another state and got a good recommendation.) That’s a good point about not being allowed to drive away. I hadn’t thought about that. This is a BIG violation…</p>
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<p>Botetourt isn’t a very big place (?) (I don’t even really know I’ve honestly only ever driven through. I know hardly anyone from there. There’s a small gym out there, I do gymnastics, but it seems pretty quiet to me). In Va that never seems to bode well in my experience, if they don’t have a lot of crime and don’t see a lot of cases like this, they’re on them. Over 90 would probably be an issue. I don’t know about jail time. Wouldn’t be here, but there’s more highways in this area. If the stretch of 81 that goes through there is really small, then I wonder how many cases of over 90 they could possibly see. That would skew the results. If it’s only occasional, then who knows what that means, those cases could be more than meets the eye is what I mean. Then again it could also mean they are more likely to be harsh. </p>
<p>You don’t have to share but was this you or your child? Relevant experience/record will probably affect the outcome I’m sure. I mean if someone’s been driving with no other moving violations for so many years, that’s probably a plus. A teenager/young adult will likely their get driving privileges revoked in Va from what I’ve seen. And have to take classes. I don’t know if they can mandate traffic school or whatever for non residents. The insurance is usually the worst part here it seems, Va requires a higher minimum than DC (we are on the border) and sometimes even when a license isn’t suspended people just can’t afford the insurance (young people I mean), or their parents just say they aren’t going to pay it when it’s not necessary.</p>
<p>Let’s just say it wasn’t me! This county judge is quite strict, and legal contacts tell me jail time is almost certain for anything over 90.<br>
I appreciate the input. There are actually a number of cases of drivers going over 90- it IS an interstate, and there are always people who are invincible and won’t get caught!</p>