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SPEEDING TICKET LAWYERS NORTHAMPTON COUNTY VA

WERE YOU STOPPED FOR SPEEDING OR RECKLESS DRIVING ON ROUTE 13 IN EASTVILLE, EXMORE, CAPE CHARLES OR SOMEWHERE ELSE IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA?  ARE YOU LOOKING FOR ELITE REPRESENTATION BY AN EXPERIENCED NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA SPEEDING TICKET LAWYER? IF YES, CONTACT ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III, WHO HAS 30+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WINNING CASES AND PROVIDING HONEST AND STRAIGHTFORWARD ADVICE.

Anthony Montagna, III is your "Go To" Northampton County, VA reckless driving lawyer
Anthony Montagna, III is your “Go To” Northampton County, VA reckless driving, speeding, and traffic defense lawyer

ATTORNEY ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III

  • WINNING CASES SINCE 1993

  • SPECIALIZES IN DEFENDING PEOPLE CHARGED WITH RECKLESS DRIVING AND SPEEDING IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA

  • OVER 4,500 TRAFFIC CASES DEFENDED

  • REASONABLE FEES

  • UNMATCHED LEGAL REPRESENTATION AS A RECKLESS DRIVING AND SPEEDING TICKET DEFENSE LAWYER IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA

  • MILITARY, UNION, RETIRED, TEACHER, FIRST RESPONDER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS

  • CONSULTED AND QUOTED BY REPORTERS WITH THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

  • I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A LOT OF LAWYERS FROM WHOM TO SELECT, BUT PLEASE KNOW I VALUE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REPRESENT YOU IN COURT

  • MANY CLIENTS CHARGED WITH DRIVING OVER 100 MPH, AND SOME OVER 130 MPH

  • FAMILIAR WITH JUDGE VINCENT AND JUDGE ROBBINS, THE TWO PRESIDING JUDGES IN THE NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA GENERAL DISTRICT COURT

  • PROVIDING HONEST AND STRAIGHTFORWARD ADVICE SINCE 1993

  • WE OFFER A FREE CONSULTATION TO DISCUSS YOUR CASE

  • FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE SOME OF MY GOOGLE REVIEWS

MONTAGNA’S NORTHAMPTON COUNTY SPEEDING TICKET AND TRAFFIC LAW DEFENSE TEAM

  • TRUSTED AND  DEDICATED REPRESENTATION

  • UNMATCHED LEGAL REPRESENTATION WHEN SEEKING A SPEEDING TICKET LAWYER OR RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYER IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA

  • WHEN EXPERIENCE AND TRUST MATTER

  • WE TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY

  • A CLIENT FIRST LAW FIRM

  • LAWYERS THAT YOU CAN TRUST FOR HONEST AND STRAIGHTFORWARD ADVICE

  • WHEN YOU ARE DOWN, WE LIFT YOU UP

SOME OF OUR GREAT RESULTS

Although every case is different, no two cases are the same, and a result in one case does not guarantee the same result in every case or predict the result of a different case, Anthony has obtained great results around Virginia.

Some of Anthony’s case results are the following:

  1. Reckless driving, 131 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $150.00 fine
  2. Reckless driving, 116 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 fine
  3. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $250.00 fine
  4. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  5. Reckless driving, Racing:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  6. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $350.00 fine
  7. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $500.00 fine
  8. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  9. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 65 mph zone: DISMISSED
  10. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  11. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  12. Reckless driving, 106 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  13. Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  14. Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  15. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  16. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  17. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 30 mph zone: GUILTY OF RECKLESS DRIVING WITH ONLY A FINE
  18. Reckless driving where police officer testified that client’s vehicle crossed lanes of traffic and had vehicle almost cut in half: DISMISSED
  19. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
  20. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
  21. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $300.00 fine
  22. Reckless driving, 101 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $100.00 fine
  23. Reckless driving, 101 mph in a 55 mph zone:  DISMISSED
  24. Reckless driving where client’s vehicle ran off road, flipped over a number of times, hit trees, ultimately hit a house off the road, and where the police office believed client drove his vehicle over 90 mph: DISMISSED
  25. Reckless driving, 98 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  26. Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
  27. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  28. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  29. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  30. Reckless driving, 94 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
  31. Reckless driving, 93 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 FINE
  32. Reckless driving, 93 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 FINE
  33. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  34. Reckless driving, 92 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  35. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  36. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  37. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  38. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  39. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  40. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
  41. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
  42. Reckless driving 89 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
  43. Reckless driving 89 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
  44. Reckless driving 86 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
  45. Reckless driving 85 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
  46. Reckless driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  47. Reckless driving 83 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  48. Reckless driving 82 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  49. Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  50. Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  51. Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
  52. Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  53. Reckless driving, 79 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
  54. Reckless driving, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
  55. Reckless driving, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  56. Speeding 75 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  57. Reckless driving 76 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
  58. Reckless driving, 72 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
  59. Reckless driving, 69 mph in a 45 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  60. Reckless driving, 62 mph in a 35 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  61. Reckless driving, 57 mph in a 30 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, NINE MILES OVER THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT
  62. Reckless driving, 54 mph in a 25 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, NINE MILES OVER THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT
  63. Reckless driving, 50 mph in a 25 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING

WHAT SOME CLIENTS SAY ABOUT ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III

  • Mr. Montagna is interested in what is best for his clients. He has a formula for you to follow, making it easy to see possible resolutions.
    He ensures you are in your best standing in front of the court. He represents his clients with an assured and confident nature that is alluring to watch.
    His preparations for his client is top notch.
    He communicates with law enforcement agents and the courts effectively for his clients; ensuring there are no surprises before you approach the bench.
    I would highly recommend Mr. Montagna and his employees at his firm to help you when you are in a tight spot. WORTH EVERY PENNY!!
  • “Thanks to Mr. Anthony Montagna and his team for getting my case dismissed today. I really appreciate it”
  • “Mr. Montagna represented my reckless driving case (80/55). He told me what to do from the beginning and I followed his direction. My case was reduced to speeding 9 over the speed limit. I highly recommend Mr. Montagna!!”
  • “Anthony Montagna and his team really know their stuff! You can put your full trust in this fellow for legal advice— it certainly helped me out. Tell him your story, come to an understanding about what would be most beneficial for you, follow his advice to the letter, and you won’t go wrong.”
  • “I am not a current client of Mr. Montagna, however I can say that he is not only a great lawyer, but a great person. He spent a lot of time with me discussing my reckless driving case and was patient in answering my questions, giving his opinion and advice and even giving me additional tips to help with my case. He definitely went above and beyond and I would recommend him to anyone looking for representation.”
  • “I had a reckless driving case today doing 95 in a 60 and added with unsafe lane change. He helped me walk out with a $100 fine before court costs. I highly recommend Mr. Montagna to be your lawyer and I highly recommend you do the stuff he requests you do to. It’ll help you out a lot. I would hire him again in a heart beat. Thank you Mr. Anthony Montagna for helping me with my reckless driving case”
  • “Anthony Montagna is absolutely one of the best if not THE BEST lawyer for reckless driving, I chose him because he had great reviews and when we sat down and talked he showed me all that I needed to get done and showed that he cared. He is very concise and aggressive and represents you in the best way possible. I had a reckless driving ticket from going 92/65 and he got it dropped to a defective equipment violation. He represented me in the very best way possible and was very quick and informative about the whole process. I wish I could give more stars, if you have a reckless driving charge, this is the guy.”
  • “Mr. Montagna represented me today and achieved the best possible outcome….dismissal of charges! My case was Reckless Driving (91 in a 65) along I-64. As a military service member and VA non-resident, I was unaware of the seriousness of a RD charge (class I misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 yr in jail and $2500 fine). Following charges I consulted with 4 different lawyers and decided to go with Anthony because of his approach during our consult. He emphasized the seriousness of the charge, made no guarantees regarding an outcome, and described to me in detail what our defense strategy should be on the day in court. He outlined a series of tasks I should complete prior to the court appearance that would give me the best possible chance at a favorable outcome. I quickly related with his candor and demeanor, and felt early in our consult the comfort in a lawyer that I was looking for. I followed his recommendations to the detail and went well above the community service hours he initially recommended (when it comes to community service, clearly more is better)! Mr. Montagna and his staff were extremely responsive whenever I had questions! I think I appreciated that part the most because this entire situation proved rather stressful considering I had absolutely no experience with the judicial system before this experience. His performance in court was just as impressive! He presented my defense with calm and poise. He guided me through a line of questioning before the Judge that displayed that I both took the charges seriously and worked hard to atone. The experience overall was rather humbling, and I appreciate greatly Anthony’s representation throughout!! If you find yourself in a bind, you’d do well to give Mr. Montagna a call!”
  • “Anthony Montagna was a huge help, He took his time and spoke personally with me on my case and he got me the best results on my case. I highly recommend!!”
  • “I hired Anthony to defend me on a reckless driving charge. I’m from out of state and was shocked to receive such a charge for speeding. Anthony was so supportive throughout the entire process. He managed to get my charge reduced to a speeding ticket. I don’t know what I would’ve done without his guidance. I highly recommend him!”
  • “Mr. Montagna was of great help, I highly recommend to anyone who is dealing with traffic tickets or anything of that sort. He does not play any games and makes sure that you have the best result, thank you again Anthony!”
  • “I received a reckless driving ticket in Newport News, 70/45, met with Anthony, and was very impressed with the confidence he showed me in his ability to handle my case. I retained Anthony Montagna to handle my case, and he requested that I complete several things…… attend driver improvement and RADEP classes, complete 25hrs community service, obtain speedometer calibration, obtain copy of DMV record. Went to court today and the outcome was better than I had expected……. CASE DISMISSED! Anthony Montagna is definitely the go to attorney for traffic violations.”
We defend reckless driving and speeding ticket cases at the Northampton County Courthouse

HIGHLY RATED NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA  SPEEDING TICKET LAWYER

When you go to court, it is important to have a highly recommended and rated attorney, like Anthony.  Anthony has received 180+ 5 star GOOGLE, AVVO, and FINDLAW reviews.

SPEED KILLS

Anthony Montagna, III knows that high speeds on the roadways while operating a vehicle lead to deaths and serious injuries.  We would urge you to drive responsibly and not speed.   The Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles provides startling statistics:

Virginia Crash Report
Date Range:
1/1/2021 to 12/31/2021
Region/PDC:
All Virginia
Jurisdiction:
All
Grouped By:
Region
Crashes Filtered By:
Speed Related
Primary Street(s):
ALL
Secondary Street(s):
ALL
Region
2021
Crashes
Fatalities
Injuries
Bristol
1,736
32
817
Fairfax
7,801
94
3,750
Portsmouth
 5,415
114
3,279
Richmond
4,449
94
2,365
Roanoke
2,237
56
1,070
Staunton
2,982
55
1,621
Unknown
0
0
0
Totals
24,620
445
12,902

2022 VIRGINIA TRAFFIC CRASH FACTS AS DETERMINED BY VIRGINIA DMV

Fatalities by Driver Action
Driver Action Drivers
% of Total
Improper Lane Change 8 1.2%
Avoiding Other Vehicle 2 0.3%
Avoiding Pedestrian 0 0.0%
Failure to Yield 32 4.7%
Following Too Close 7 1.0%
Hit and Run 0 0.0%
Illegal or Improper Parking 1 0.2%
Improper Backing 0 0.0%
Improper Passing 5 0.7%
Improper Turn 1 0.2%
Left of Center – Not Passing 32 4.7%
Lights Not On 2 0.3%
Ran Traffic Control 20 2.9%
Speed Too Fast 78 11.4%
Other 376 54.9%
No Improper Action 119 17.4%
Not Provided/Not Applicable 2 0.3%
Total 685

Virginia Speed-Related Crashes
Summary
Speed-Related Crashes 24,877 (20.3% of all traffic crashes)
Fatal Crashes 407
Injury Crashes 8,201
Property Damage Crashes 16,269
Speed-Related Persons Killed 441 (43.9% of all traffic fatalities)
Drivers Killed 322
Passengers Killed 83
Pedestrians Killed 36
Speed-Related Persons Injured 13,051 (22.0% of all traffic injuries)
Drivers Injured 10,224
Passengers Injured 2,734
Pedestrians Injured 93
Speed-Related Persons Seriously Injured 2,395 (33.6% of all traffic serious injuries)
Drivers Seriously Injured 1,823
Passengers Seriously Injured 517
Pedestrians Seriously Injured 55

If you are unfortunately charged with reckless driving because of a high speed, please know that help is only a phone call away.  Anthony Montagna, III is ready to provide to you the help you need.

WE KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RADAR AND LIDAR

Anthony Montagna, III defending reckless driving cases with RADAR in Northampton County, VA
Anthony Montagna, III defends reckless driving and speeding cases with radar in Northampton County, VA

MICROWAVE RADAR TECHNOLOGY

What is RADAR? It is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging Technologies.  When a police officer operates RADAR, he is using a device that emits a continuous wave that is unmodulated , and it registers reflections or “echoes” from vehicles that are moving.  When a vehicle travels, reflections occur that are frequency shifted. Faster cars have greater frequency shifts.

Moving RADAR is more involved than stationary RADAR. Generally, the frequency reflection of the  target is shifted by the relative speed of the target vehicle and the moving RADAR.  To determine the target vehicle’s relative speed,  you add the target vehicle’s and police officer’s vehicle’s speeds that are being operated in opposite directions on the roadway or when the target vehicle and patrol car are being operated in the same direction, you determine the difference between the speed of the target vehicle and speed of the police car.

PROBLEMS WITH RADAR

  1. MOVING RADAR IN POLICE CAR SUDDENLY CHANGES SPEED
  2. Radio Frequency Interference
  3. Field disturbance Sensors
  4. Mechanical Interference
  5. Natural Interference
  6. Unintentional Forms of Radiation
  7. Operator Error
  8. Multiple Vehicles in the RADAR Beam

LASER TECHNOLOGY

LASER is an an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emissions of Radiation.  LADAR’s, Laser Detection and Ranging, and LIDAR’s, Light Detection and Ranging, are different types of laser technology.  To measure the target range, the laser device transmits pulsed laser light.  Additionally, the laser device must be stationary.  A minimum of two pulses from the laser device must occur  with at least two range measurements to determine speed.  The change in target range equals the speed of the target vehicle.

Anthony Montagna, III defends reckless driving and speeding cases with LIDAR in Northampton County, VA
Anthony Montagna, III defends reckless driving and speeding cases with LIDAR in Northampton County, VA

PROBLEMS WITH LASER

  1. Accuracy
  2. Shooting the Laser through Glass
  3. Target Acceleration or Deceleration
  4. Conditions in the Atmosphere
  5. Variations in Range
  6. Operational Error

HOW TO CHALLENGE RADAR AND LASER RESULTS

  1. Hire an experienced lawyer familiar with LASER and RADAR technology
  2. Hire an expert witness
  3. Vigorously cross examine the police officer

THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS:

NORFOLK, VA

425 MONTICELLO AVENUE, SUITE A, NORFOLK, VA 23510

757-625-3500

 

NEWPORT NEWS, VA

4302 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, SUITE A, NEWPORT NEWS, VA

757-625-3500 (to reach Anthony Montagna, III 24 hours a day) or 757-622-8173

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

One Columbus Center, Ste. 600, PMB 025, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

757-625-3500 (to reach Anthony Montagna, III 24 hours a day) or 757-622-8056

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON SPEEDING STATUTES IN VIRGINA?

§ 46.2-870. Maximum speed limits generally.

Except as otherwise provided in this article, the maximum speed limit shall be 55 miles per hour on interstate highways or other limited access highways with divided roadways, nonlimited access highways having four or more lanes, and all state primary highways. The maximum speed limit on all other highways shall be 55 miles per hour if the vehicle is a passenger motor vehicle, bus, pickup or panel truck, or a motorcycle, but 45 miles per hour on such highways if the vehicle is a truck, tractor truck, or combination of vehicles designed to transport property, or is a motor vehicle being used to tow a vehicle designed for self-propulsion, or a house trailer. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, the maximum speed limit shall be 70 miles per hour where indicated by lawfully placed signs, erected subsequent to a traffic engineering study and analysis of available and appropriate accident and law-enforcement data, on (i) interstate highways; (ii) multilane, divided, limited access highways; and (iii) high-occupancy vehicle lanes if such lanes are physically separated from regular travel lanes. The maximum speed limit shall be 60 miles per hour where indicated by lawfully placed signs, erected subsequent to a traffic engineering study and analysis of available and appropriate accident and law-enforcement data, on U.S. Route 17, U.S. Route 23, U.S. Route 29, U.S. Route 58, U.S. Alternate Route 58, U.S. Route 301, U.S. Route 360, U.S. Route 460, U.S. Route 501 between the Town of South Boston and the North Carolina state line, State Route 3, and State Route 207 where such routes are nonlimited access, multilane, divided highways.

§ 46.2-874. Maximum speed limit in business and residence districts.

The maximum speed shall be 25 miles per hour on highways in business or residence districts, except on interstate or other limited access highways with divided roadways or nonlimited access highways having four or more lanes and all state primary highways. The speed limit on all nonlimited access highways having four or more lanes and all state primary highways shall remain as indicated by signs posted prior to July 1, 2005, unless changed as provided by law.

§ 46.2-878. Authority to change speed limits.

A. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this article, the Commissioner of Highways or other authority having jurisdiction over highways may decrease the speed limits set forth in § 46.2-870 and may increase or decrease the speed limits set forth in §§ 46.2-873 through 46.2-875 on any highway under its jurisdiction; and may establish differentiated speed limits for daytime and nighttime by decreasing for nighttime driving the speed limits set forth in § 46.2-870 and by increasing for daytime or decreasing for nighttime the speed limits set forth in §§ 46.2-873 through 46.2-875 on any highway under his jurisdiction. Such increased or decreased speed limits and such differentiated speed limits for daytime and nighttime driving shall be effective only when prescribed after a traffic engineering investigation and when indicated on the highway by signs. It shall be unlawful to operate any motor vehicle in excess of speed limits established and posted as provided in this section. The increased or decreased speed limits over highways under the control of the Commissioner of Highways shall be effective only when prescribed in writing by the Commissioner of Highways and kept on file in the Central Office of the Department of Transportation. Whenever the speed limit on any highway has been increased or decreased or a differential speed limit has been established and such speed limit is properly posted, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the change in speed was properly established in accordance with the provisions of this section. B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, including the provisions of subsection A, the governing body of any town located entirely within the confines of a United States military base may by ordinance reduce the speed limit to less than 25 miles per hour on any highway within its boundaries, provided such reduced speed limit is indicated by lawfully placed signs.

§ 46.2-882.1. Use of photo speed monitoring devices in highway work zones and school crossing zones; civil penalty.

A. For the purposes of this section: “Highway work zone” has the same meaning ascribed to it in § 46.2-878.1.”Photo speed monitoring device” means equipment that uses radar or LIDAR-based speed detection and produces one or more photographs, microphotographs, videotapes, or other recorded images of vehicles. “School crossing zone” has the same meaning ascribed to it in § 46.2-873.B. A state or local law-enforcement agency may place and operate a photo speed monitoring device in school crossing zones for the purposes of recording violations of § 46.2-873 and in highway work zones for the purposes of recording violations of § 46.2-878.1.1. The operator of a vehicle shall be liable for a monetary civil penalty imposed pursuant to this section if such vehicle is found, as evidenced by information obtained from a photo speed monitoring device, to be traveling at speeds of at least 10 miles per hour above the posted school crossing zone or highway work zone speed limit within such school crossing zone or highway work zone. Such civil penalty shall not exceed $100, and any prosecution shall be instituted and conducted in the same manner as prosecution for traffic infractions. Civil penalties collected under this section resulting from a summons issued by a local law-enforcement officer shall be paid to the locality in which such violation occurred. Civil penalties collected under this section resulting from a summons issued by a law-enforcement officer employed by the Department of State Police shall be paid into the Literary Fund.2. If a photo speed monitoring device is used, proof of a violation of § 46.2-873 or 46.2-878.1 shall be evidenced by information obtained from such device. A certificate, or a facsimile thereof, sworn to or affirmed by a law-enforcement officer, based upon inspection of photographs, microphotographs, videotapes, or other recorded images produced by a photo speed monitoring device, shall be prima facie evidence of the facts contained therein. Any photographs, microphotographs, videotapes, or other recorded images evidencing such a violation shall be available for inspection in any proceeding to adjudicate the liability for such violation of § 46.2-873 or 46.2-878.1.3. In the prosecution for a violation of § 46.2-873 or 46.2-878.1 in which a summons was issued by mail, prima facie evidence that the vehicle described in the summons issued pursuant to this section was operated in violation of § 46.2-873 or 46.2-878.1, together with proof that the defendant was at the time of such violation the owner, lessee, or renter of the vehicle, shall constitute in evidence a rebuttable presumption that such owner, lessee, or renter of the vehicle was the person who committed the violation. Such presumption shall be rebutted if the owner, lessee, or renter of the vehicle (i) files an affidavit by regular mail with the clerk of the general district court that he was not the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation and provides the name and address of the person who was operating the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation or (ii) testifies in open court under oath that he was not the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation and provides the name and address of the person who was operating the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation. Such presumption shall also be rebutted if a certified copy of a police report, showing that the vehicle had been reported to the police as stolen prior to the time of the alleged violation of § 46.2-873 or 46.2-878.1, is presented, prior to the return date established on the summons issued pursuant to this section, to the court adjudicating the alleged violation.4. Imposition of a penalty pursuant to this section by mailing a summons shall not be deemed a conviction as an operator and shall not be made part of the operating record of the person upon whom such liability is imposed, nor shall it be used for insurance purposes in the provision of motor vehicle insurance coverage. However, if a law-enforcement officer uses a photo speed monitoring device to record a violation of § 46.2-873 or 46.2-878.1 and personally issues a summons at the time of the violation, the conviction that results shall be made a part of such driver’s driving record and used for insurance purposes in the provision of motor vehicle insurance coverage.5. A summons for a violation of § 46.2-873 or 46.2-878.1 issued by mail pursuant to this section may be executed pursuant to § 19.2-76.2. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 19.2-76, a summons issued by mail pursuant to this section may be executed by mailing by first-class mail a copy thereof to the owner, lessee, or renter of the vehicle. In the case of a vehicle owner, the copy shall be mailed to the address contained in the records of or accessible to the Department. In the case of a vehicle lessee or renter, the copy shall be mailed to the address contained in the records of the lessor or renter. Every such mailing shall include, in addition to the summons, a notice of (i) the summoned person’s ability to rebut the presumption that he was the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation through the filing of an affidavit as provided in subdivision 3 and (ii) instructions for filing such affidavit, including the address to which the affidavit is to be sent. If the summoned person fails to appear on the date of return set out in the summons mailed pursuant to this section, the summons shall be executed in the manner set out in § 19.2-76.3. No proceedings for contempt or arrest of a person summoned by mailing shall be instituted for failure to appear on the return date of the summons. If the summons is issued to an owner, lessee, or renter of a vehicle with a registration outside the Commonwealth and such person fails to appear on the date of return set out in the summons mailed pursuant to this section, the summons will be eligible for all legal collections activities. Any summons executed for a violation of § 46.2-873 or 46.2-878.1 issued pursuant to this section shall provide to the person summoned at least 30 days from the mailing of the summons to inspect information collected by a photo speed monitoring device in connection with the violation. If the law-enforcement agency that was operating the photo speed monitoring device does not execute a summons for a violation of § 46.2-873 or 46.2-878.1 issued pursuant to this section within 30 days from the date of the violation, all information collected pertaining to that suspected violation shall be purged within 60 days from the date of the violation.6. A private vendor may enter into an agreement with a law-enforcement agency to be compensated for providing a photo speed monitoring device and all related support services, including consulting, operations, and administration. However, only a law-enforcement officer may swear to or affirm the certificate required by this subsection. Any such agreement for compensation shall be based on the value of the goods and services provided, not on the number of violations paid or monetary penalties imposed. Any private vendor contracting with a law-enforcement agency pursuant to this section may enter into an agreement with the Department, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision B 31 of § 46.2-208, to obtain vehicle owner information regarding the registered owners of vehicles that committed a violation of § 46.2-873 or 46.2-878.1. Any such information provided to such private vendor shall be protected in a database.7. Information collected by a photo speed monitoring device operated pursuant to this section shall be limited exclusively to that information that is necessary for the enforcement of school crossing zone and highway work zone speeding violations. Information provided to the operator of a photo speed monitoring device shall be protected in a database and used only for enforcement against individuals who violate the provisions of this section or § 46.2-873 or 46.2-878.1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all photographs, microphotographs, videotapes, or other recorded images collected by a photo speed monitoring device shall be used exclusively for enforcing school crossing zone and highway work zone speed limits and shall not be (i) open to the public; (ii) sold or used for sales, solicitation, or marketing purposes; (iii) disclosed to any other entity except as may be necessary for the enforcement of school crossing zone and highway work zone speed limits or to a vehicle owner or operator as part of a challenge to the violation; or (iv) used in a court in a pending action or proceeding unless the action or proceeding relates to a violation of this section or § 46.2-873 or 46.2-878.1, or such information is requested upon order from a court of competent jurisdiction. Information collected under this section pertaining to a specific violation shall be purged and not retained later than 60 days after the collection of any civil penalties. Any law-enforcement agency using photo speed monitoring devices shall annually certify compliance with this section and make all records pertaining to such system available for inspection and audit by the Commissioner of Highways or the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles or his designee. Any person who discloses personal information in violation of the provisions of this subdivision shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 per disclosure.8. A conspicuous sign shall be placed within 1,000 feet of any school crossing zone or highway work zone at which a photo speed monitoring device is used, indicating the use of the device. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that such sign was in place at the time of the commission of the speed limit violation.9. Any state or local law-enforcement agency that places and operates a photo speed monitoring device pursuant to the provisions of this section shall report to the Department of State Police, in a format to be determined by the Department of State Police, by January 15 of each year on the number of traffic violations prosecuted, the number of successful prosecutions, and the total amount of monetary civil penalties collected. The Department of State Police shall aggregate such information and report it to the General Assembly by February 15 of each year.

WHY HIRE ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III FOR YOUR SPEEDING TICKET OR RECKLESS DRIVING CHARGE IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA?

When you are charged with reckless driving in Northampton County, VA, it is important to be aware that you are generally facing a class one misdemeanor, which involves up to 12 months in jail and up to a  $2,500.00 fine.  It is always important to hire a highly skilled and successful Northampton County, VA speeding ticket lawyer like Anthony Montagna, III .

Anthony frequently obtains great results, when representing an individual charged with reckless driving, speeding, driving on a suspended operator’s license, DUI, or any other traffic offense in Northampton County, VA. As a Northampton County, VA reckless driving and speeding ticket defense lawyer, Anthony has the confidence and skill to negotiate on your behalf and to defend you on any traffic violation.

When you go to court, it is important to have a highly recommended and rated attorney, like Anthony.  Although every case is different, no two cases are the same, and a result in one case does not guarantee the same result in every case, Anthony has obtained great results in Northampton County, VA.

JUDGES IN THE NORTHAMPTON COUNTY GENERAL DISTRICT COURT

  • Hon. Gordon S. Vincent, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
  • Hon. Patrick A. Robbins

COURT SCHEDULE FOR NORTHAMPTON COUNTY GENERAL DISTRICT COURT

Monday
   10:00 a.m., Civil Returns and Unlawful Detainers
   11:00 a.m., Civil Contested Cases
   1:30 p.m., Contested Civil or Miscellaneous (Scheduled by Judge)
Tuesday
   9:00 a.m., Traffic - State Police
   10:00 a.m., Traffic - Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
   11:00 p.m., Traffic - State Police
     1st - Virginia Park Police
     2nd - Game Wardens
     3rd, 4th - Virginia Marine Police
   1:30 p.m., Traffic - Exmore
Wednesday
   9:00 a.m., Traffic - Northampton County Sheriffs
   10:00 a.m., Traffic - Eastville
   1:30 p.m., 3rd - VASAP, Community Corrections Pre-Trial Services
   1:30 p.m., 1st, 2nd - Contested DUI Cases (Scheduled by attorneys & 
   Clerk)
     3rd, 4th, 5th - Contested Civil or Miscellaneous (Scheduled by 
        Judge)
   Thursday
   9:30 a.m., Arraignments
   10:00 a.m., Misdemeanors
   11:00 a.m., Preliminary Hearings
   1:30 p.m., Contested Civil or Miscellaneous (Scheduled by Judge)
Friday (1st, 4th & 5th)
   9:00 a.m., Contested Civil or Miscellaneous (Scheduled by Judge)
   10:00 a.m., Contested Civil or Miscellaneous (Scheduled by 
   Judge)

CONTINUANCE POLICY OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY GENERAL DISTRICT COURT

Traffic cases: A first continuance may be granted by the clerk, but only to the police officer’s next scheduled court date. Subsequent continuances by Judge only. Criminal cases: Contact the clerk and the Commonwealth’s Attorney (if involved). Judge’s approval may be required. Civil cases: Contact the clerk and the opposing party or attorney. Before the first return date, the clerk may continue cases when process has not yet been served, and after service, with the agreement of all parties. Subsequent continuances by Judge only. Continuances of scheduled contested cases by Judge only, for good cause

JUDGES IN THE NORTHAMPTON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

  • Hon. James Clayton Lewis, Chief Judge
  • Hon. Tanya Bullock
  • Hon. Kevin M. Duffan
  • Hon. Afshin Farashahi
  • Hon. Steven C. Frucci
  • Hon. Stephen C. Mahan

TERMS OF COURT AND GENERAL INFORMATION FOR NORTHAMPTON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

  • Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.
  • Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
  • Docket call held the 2nd Monday in Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov. at 10:00 a.m.
  • Court convenes 9:30 a.m.
  • Motions and other pretrial hearings will be heard on the 2nd Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. by scheduling a hearing with Court’s Judicial Assistant to be placed on the motions docket for that day.
  • Cases set by written request submitted one (1) business day previous to docket call, or by praecipe, followed by appearance at docket call held on 2nd Monday (Term Day) of odd months at 10:00 a.m.
  • Commissioners in Chancery are utilized.
  • Supreme Court Deed Calculation Page is required as the cover sheet for all land recordings. Tax Map Numbers are required.
  • All civil filings require a (Form CC-1416) Cover Sheet for Filing Civil Actions.
  • Arraignments: Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. by the General District Court; Mondays at 11:30 a.m. by the J&DR Court (domestic and juvenile related indictments only).

IF YOU WANT THE BEST RESULTS IN COURT FOR A RECKLESS DRIVING CHARGE OR A SPEEDING TICKET, THE FIVE RULES TO FOLLOW ARE THE FOLLOWING:

1.  You only get one chance to make a good impression in court, so you should always dress well.

2.  Hire a lawyer with experience and a proven track record.  If you choose an incredibly inexpensive lawyer, you may get what you paid for.

3.  Follow your lawyer’s advice, do what he tells you, and be responsible.

4.  Do not be argumentative with the Court and the prosecutor.  The Judge  has been around the block and knows who is acting rudely.

5.  If you are arrested by the police, understand that you have the right to remain  silent.

If you follow these 5 simple rules, you will be amazed with your level of success in court.  If you have questions about a reckless driving, DUI, or suspended license charge in Northampton County, Virginia, call the traffic defense and reckless driving lawyers, Anthony Montagna, III  and Montagna Law, at 757-625-3500 and understand that  you have fighters in your corner.

DIRECTIONS TO NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA CIRCUIT AND GENERAL DISTRICT COURTS:

  • FROM ROUTE 13 SOUTH ( ACCOMACK COUNTY AND BEYOND): TAKE 13 South, Turn Right to Take 13 Business North (Courthouse Road), Continue on 13 Business North for 1.5 miles
  • FROM ROUTE 13 NORTH (VIRGINIA BEACH AND BEYOND): TAKE 13 North, Turn Left to Take 13 Business North (Courthouse Road), Continue on 13 Business North for 1.5 miles
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