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Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Welcome to the official site of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, with quick access to driver and vehicle online transactions and information.

Fines for Speeding Tickets in VA | I Drive Safely

Virginia traffic fines are due within 40 days of your citation. If you fail to pay your fees by the due date you could face interest charges, your ticket could go to collections, and a judge may issue a warrant for your arrest. NOVA Defenders is here 24/7 to help. Call today for a confidential consultation. (703) 273-6431

Fines for Speeding Tickets in VA | I Drive Safely We've made it simple by outlining the basic details on traffic ticket fines and costs in Virginia, plus what you can do to improve your driving record.

How Courts Work

Ever wonder how courts work? Here are some answers in a nutshell. More questions? Give Nova Defenders a call today. Your case is important to us and we're here to help. (703) 273-6431

How Courts Work Juries of six to twelve persons are selected from the jury pool. The size of jury varies from state to state and depends to some extent on the type of case at trial.

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New month means new laws – Virginia implementing over 16 laws on July 1st.

Summer doesn't only bring hot weather to Virginia! Here's a summary of laws that took effect in July, 2022.
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New month means new laws – Virginia implementing over 16 laws on July 1st. Everyday life may change after numerous laws were set in motion on Friday, July 1st, 2022. These laws include new ma*****na possession penalties, no ticket quotas for law enforcement, and alcoholic…

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Do speed camera tickets go on your record in Virginia?
A red light camera ticket is not considered a moving violation in the state of Virginia. This means that it will not go on your driving record, nor will it affect your auto insurance rates. The maximum penalty for a red light camera ticket in the state of Virginia is $50. NOVA Defenders is here 24/7 to help. Call today for a complimentary consultation. (703) 273-6431

How Do Speeding Tickets Affect Your Insurance?

Think one speeding ticket won't affect your car insurance rates? Think again!
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How Do Speeding Tickets Affect Your Insurance? Wonder how speeding tickets affect insurance rates? Here are the facts, and what you can do to keep rates low even after a speeding ticket.

Ma*****na-related possession arrests drop 90% across Virginia

While arrests aren't likely for ma*****na possession in Virginia, it's still happening! Give NOVA Defenders a call today. We're here 24/7 to help. (703) 273-6431

Ma*****na-related possession arrests drop 90% across Virginia Police officers are on a learning curve now that ma*****na is legal in the Commonwealth.

Which months are the worst for tickets? - Avvo

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Which months are the worst for tickets? - Avvo Learn about when you’re most likely to get a ticket at Avvo.com

Know Your Rights: Stopped by Law Enforcement

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Know Your Rights: Stopped by Law Enforcement Getting stopped by police can be a frightening and violating experience. You can reduce the risk of a charged police encounter by knowing your rights and employing the following strategies.

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Collier's Weekly: Who Gets the Ticket When Police Pull Over a Driverless Car? | Pittsburgh Magazine

While driverless cars are still in the minority, they pose interesting questions for police. Can a ticket be issued if there isn't anyone driving? Here's how one state is approaching the problem:
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Collier's Weekly: Who Gets the Ticket When Police Pull Over a Driverless Car? | Pittsburgh Magazine An effort in Harrisburg to speed up the process of getting autonomous vehicles declared road-worthy is a mistake.

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Here Are The 15 Safest And Most Peaceful Places To Live In Virginia

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Here Are The 15 Safest And Most Peaceful Places To Live In Virginia Some of these might surprise you...

Virginia’s switchblade ban ends in July

Virginia's longtime ban on switchblades has ended. Rules apply. Read on! Call NOVA Defenders today. We're here 24/7 to take your call. (703) 273-6431

Virginia’s switchblade ban ends in July Virginia’s longtime ban on switchblades will end in July but people won’t be able to conceal the knives from view.

LIS > Bill Tracking > SB5034 > 2020 session

If you have a terminally ill loved one currently serving time in prison, Commonwealth law has been enacted that may allow for an early release. Call NOVA Defenders today for more information. We're here to help. (703) 273-6431

LIS > Bill Tracking > SB5034 > 2020 session Release of prisoners. Provides that any person serving a sentence imposed upon a conviction for a felony offense other than those enumerated in the bill as exceptions to eligibility and who is terminally ill as defined in the bill is eligible for consideration by the Parole Board for conditional rel...

A bipartisan bill that prohibits both formal and informal ticket quotas takes effect this summer in the Commonwealth. NOVA Defenders is here to help. Call today for a complimentary consultation.
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Prosecutors don’t expect big impact from Virginia’s new ma*****na crimes

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Prosecutors don’t expect big impact from Virginia’s new ma*****na crimes Two new criminal charges for ma*****na possession are now on the books in Virginia.

5 new Virginia ABC-related laws go into effect July 1

New criteria regarding delivery of alcoholic beverages in Virginia plus more. Give NOVA Defenders a call today. Free 24/7 consultation. (703) 273-6431

5 new Virginia ABC-related laws go into effect July 1 Five new laws impacting Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority licensees, and applicants, for ABC licenses, will go into effect starting July 1.

Virginia Crime Rates and Statistics - NeighborhoodScout

Thinking of relocating in Virginia? Check out local crime rates before you buy.
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Virginia Crime Rates and Statistics - NeighborhoodScout Detailed crime rates and statistics information from cities within Virginia. Find the top 10 safest places to live in VA.

Virginia State Police using Rapid DNA testing to help with investigations

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Virginia State Police using Rapid DNA testing to help with investigations SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — Virginia State Police has a new investigative tool at their disposal, a Rapid DNA testing machine, allowing authorities to receive results in less than two hours. Special …

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Police Scorecard

See how Fairfax County ranks. Cities with higher scores spend less on policing, use less force, are more likely to hold officers accountable and make fewer arrests for low-level offenses.
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Police Scorecard The Police Scorecard evaluates police departments based on quantitative data on arrests, use of force, accountability and other policing issues to make progress towards more just and equitable policing outcomes.

Where does recreational ma*****na stand in Virginia?

In February, legislation that would have allowed the retail sale of recreational ma*****na to begin later this year — two years sooner than planned — died in the Virginia General Assembly. Here's where it stands today.
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Where does recreational ma*****na stand in Virginia? On Wednesday, recreational ma*****na advocates joined together in Roanoke for the first-ever Cannabis Family Reunion, an expo featuring vendors, informational talks, and medical cannabis resources.

Drivers of These 10 Cars have the Most Speeding Tickets.

Cars with the most speeding tickets. Do you suppose police are looking out for these models? Call NOVA Defenders today. We're here 24/7 to help. (703) 273-6431

Drivers of These 10 Cars have the Most Speeding Tickets. From sports cars to pickups, these 10 vehicles have the highest speeding ticket rates in 2021.

Virginia outlaws police from setting traffic ticket quotas

The number of traffic tickets written by Virginia police may begin to change beginning July 1st as ticket quotas will no longer be allowed.
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Virginia outlaws police from setting traffic ticket quotas The new law prohibits law enforcement from requiring officers to make a specific number of arrests or issue a certain number of summons.

Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2022

Prison facts on incarceration:
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Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2022 The big picture on how many people are locked up in the United States and why

Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: Which One Is Best for You? | Digital Trends

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Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: Which One Is Best for You? | Digital Trends Apple Maps and Google Maps look similar, but there are key differences between them. Our updated Maps smackdown helps you decide which is a better fit for you.

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Your case is important to us. Call NOVA Defenders today for a complimentary consultation. (703) 273-6431

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Changes in decertification of police should bolster trust among Virginians - Virginia Mercury

Decertification changes have made job-hopping a thing of the past for Virginia police.
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Changes in decertification of police should bolster trust among Virginians - Virginia Mercury More law enforcement officers in Virginia, under scrutiny for complaints about excessive force and lying since early last year, can no longer find similar jobs elsewhere in the commonwealth. This is a good development.

Pretextual Policing — Justice Forward Virginia

Many common traffic and pedestrian violations no longer provide a basis for the police to stop individuals. Your case is important to us. Call NOVA Defenders today. (703) 273-6431

Pretextual Policing — Justice Forward Virginia During the 2020 Special Session, Virginia passed new legislation that eliminates many of the most commonly used pretexts, which police use to conduct investigations of “hunches” for which they have no evidence. Those “hunches” are often driven by implicit if not explicit racial bias, leading...