Caught in a Speed Trap: Traps for the Wary

A speed trap is a practice sometimes used by police to nab motorists for going over the speed limit. By sitting in an area where drivers are known to break the speed limit, police can set up a speed trap. However, there are rules against using speed traps in some settings.

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How can I fix a bench warrant for a traffic ticket in Virginia?

If you have a bench warrant for your arrest in Virginia, there are ways to resolve the issue. If you are no longer in the area where the violation took place, you may face a bit of a hassle to get your record cleared, but you need to take care of it. Doing so will require making some phone calls and perhaps getting a lawyer to help.

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What is a traffic ticket?

A traffic ticket is the general term used to describe an official notice, issued to drivers by law enforcement. This notice is issued because of traffic laws the driver was not obeying. Traffic tickets can be issued for violations that take place while the vehicle is in motion as well as when it is parked.

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Speed Cameras: Understanding the Law

Speed cameras are used by police in many areas to catch drivers who are speeding. The use of speed cameras is strictly regulated by laws and administrative rules for how, when, and where they be used to ticket motorists accused of speeding.

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