[Shaun @ Tru6]

I drove a car I bought for my grandfather in FL up to CT on July 3rd and 4th. The speed limit for SC and NC and VA was 70mph until I got to Petersburg, VA. That's where it dropped to 55, which I didn't notice and was stopped for 71 in a 55, got a ticket.

I'm trying to find out if there's reciprocity between the two, neither the VA court system nor DMV has any idea if they report tickets to MA and I still have to make some MA calls. I don't mind paying the ticket, I just don't want the point and my insurance to go up for 6 years.

Anyway, yesterday I got a letter from Linda who is an attorney in Petersberg and she understands I got a ticket in Peterberg and I have a court date on 8/21. It's odd that the officer assigns a court date when he gives you a ticket, even more so that Linda knows about it.

She's writing to let me know she can represent me for $120 for simple speeding. She says there are no guarantees, but "I promise my best efforts in trying to guide you through this process."

My options are:
Pay the ticket

Go to court myself and try to at least get it knocked down to a non-moving violation, pay the original fine I image

Have Linda represent me


Anyone have experience with the VA traffic court system?