Anonymous wrote:Lawyer up for what? There are facts and regulations, OP’s husband will get what he deserves. What is the lawyer going yo do? Argue that he didn’t drive that fast?

The lawyer would tell the person to take a driver improvement class before court, and bring certified copy of clean driving record. These things are routinely knocked down to a lower penalty for the first offense.

Lawyer up for what? There are facts and regulations, OP’s husband will get what he deserves. What is the lawyer going yo do? Argue that he didn’t drive that fast?

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Uh, no. Your statement is not “basic physics.”

The wisest and safest move anyone can make on the road is to maintain a speed that’s consistent with the overall flow of traffic. In some cases the flow moves at a pace above the posted speed limit. Problems often occur when someone disrupts the flow — either by driving too fast or too slow.

Certainly that's what traffic engineers have believed, and been saying, for decades now.

But it's a myth.

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Anonymous wrote:You can routinely hit 75-85 mph in the far left lane south of Fredericksburg on I-95.

Like someone above says, context matters. If you’re in a line of cars all moving about the same speed and you’re singled out by the fuzz, then...well, it’s sucks to be you, and you might have a case to make in court.

If you’re weaving in and out of traffic that is moving well below the speed you’re at, then...well, you deserve what you get.

Don't do that.

Tell that to the thousands of people who “do” every day.

And some of them crash, and some of them die. Don't do that.

NP here. People crash and die (and kill others) at all speeds.

The faster people drive, the more likely they will crash, die, and kill others. That's basic physics.

Uh, no. Your statement is not “basic physics.”

The wisest and safest move anyone can make on the road is to maintain a speed that’s consistent with the overall flow of traffic. In some cases the flow moves at a pace above the posted speed limit. Problems often occur when someone disrupts the flow — either by driving too fast or too slow.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Just re-found this thread (didn't realize it had switched forums). Context: not VA, not reckless driving charge, and not near DC so one of the many places on I-95 where people go well above the limit. (Since those questions were asked). Not normal driving trip or speed. Just was curious if other people had experienced this and surprised by the consequences. Thanks for every response.

You're surprised that your husband received a ticket for breaking the law by driving at a speed much higher than the maximum allowable speed?

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Anonymous wrote:You can routinely hit 75-85 mph in the far left lane south of Fredericksburg on I-95.

Like someone above says, context matters. If you’re in a line of cars all moving about the same speed and you’re singled out by the fuzz, then...well, it’s sucks to be you, and you might have a case to make in court.

If you’re weaving in and out of traffic that is moving well below the speed you’re at, then...well, you deserve what you get.

Don't do that.

Tell that to the thousands of people who “do” every day.

And some of them crash, and some of them die. Don't do that.

NP here. People crash and die (and kill others) at all speeds.

The faster people drive, the more likely they will crash, die, and kill others. That's basic physics.

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Anonymous wrote:You can routinely hit 75-85 mph in the far left lane south of Fredericksburg on I-95.

Like someone above says, context matters. If you’re in a line of cars all moving about the same speed and you’re singled out by the fuzz, then...well, it’s sucks to be you, and you might have a case to make in court.

If you’re weaving in and out of traffic that is moving well below the speed you’re at, then...well, you deserve what you get.

Don't do that.

Tell that to the thousands of people who “do” every day.

And some of them crash, and some of them die. Don't do that.

NP here. People crash and die (and kill others) at all speeds.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Just re-found this thread (didn't realize it had switched forums). Context: not VA, not reckless driving charge, and not near DC so one of the many places on I-95 where people go well above the limit. (Since those questions were asked). Not normal driving trip or speed. Just was curious if other people had experienced this and surprised by the consequences. Thanks for every response.

Yes I got speeding tickets before and yes I was surprised by the consequences (I.e., tickets).

OP here. Just re-found this thread (didn't realize it had switched forums). Context: not VA, not reckless driving charge, and not near DC so one of the many places on I-95 where people go well above the limit. (Since those questions were asked). Not normal driving trip or speed. Just was curious if other people had experienced this and surprised by the consequences. Thanks for every response.

And kill other people. Of course, you’ll be dead so you won’t care. So why care now?

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Anonymous wrote:You can routinely hit 75-85 mph in the far left lane south of Fredericksburg on I-95.

Like someone above says, context matters. If you’re in a line of cars all moving about the same speed and you’re singled out by the fuzz, then...well, it’s sucks to be you, and you might have a case to make in court.

If you’re weaving in and out of traffic that is moving well below the speed you’re at, then...well, you deserve what you get.

Don't do that.

Tell that to the thousands of people who “do” every day.

And some of them crash, and some of them die. Don't do that.

Op,
It happened to me. The speed limit was 70 on 95, pulled over doing 81. Driving privilege in Virginia was suspended and had to take a specific virginia based drivers education course. The harshest thing was the way my insurance rates increased. I didnt pay for a lawyer although i hated driving back forncourt 3 times (the officer didnt shownonce and they reachedule. Happened to my friend and she got a lawyer. She had the same result but did not haVe to go to court on person.

Anonymous wrote:I try and stay right around 79. Cops are looking for people going over 80 to pull over.

I top out at 75-79. Any higher and you're asking for it

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Anonymous wrote:You can routinely hit 75-85 mph in the far left lane south of Fredericksburg on I-95.

Like someone above says, context matters. If you’re in a line of cars all moving about the same speed and you’re singled out by the fuzz, then...well, it’s sucks to be you, and you might have a case to make in court.

If you’re weaving in and out of traffic that is moving well below the speed you’re at, then...well, you deserve what you get.

Don't do that.

Tell that to the thousands of people who “do” every day.

I try and stay right around 79. Cops are looking for people going over 80 to pull over.