I live in PA and was pulled over in VA for reckless driving. Do I have to travel down to Va for a court date and what should I expect to happen?

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I live in PA and was pulled over in VA for reckless driving. Do I have to travel down to Va for a court date and what should I expect to happen?

I was pulled over doing 93 in a 65 mph zone. I live 6 hours away from where I was pulled over at on my way to vacation. I work full time and would prefer not to have to go all the way back down to VA. What can I do to get this taken care of?  Please help.  Also, I have no record of any kind.

Asked on June 25, 2009 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania

Answers:

J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

I am a lawyer in CT and practice in this area of the law.  You got yourself a serious ticket.  You are required to go to VA to fight the ticket.  if you do not, and the PA DMV gets notice, the PA DMV can suspend your license.  Also, if you get pulled over and the police see that there is a warrant for your arrest in VA, they will take you to VA to be prosecuted.  Reckless driving is generally penalized by a fine.  I suggest that you take a trip down there to deal with the charge so it does not come back to haunt you and inconvenience you.


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