[2007] Virginia - Careful Starting 7/1

[noahwayy]

The legislature would have liked to impose the fees on out-of-staters, too, but there were complications. If they called them "fines, then the money has to go to the state literary fund (according to the sate constitution) rather than to build roads, which would defeat the whole intent. By calling them civil fees, they can spend the money on road building, but can not impose them against non-residents. That's my understanding, anyway. There will be many efforts to change the law in 2008, including an attempt to amend the constitution, no doubt. Meanwhile, don't drive like an idiot and you'll be OK.

 

[pedro47]

Are there any other states in the United States with double driving standards?

 

[noahwayy]

Are there any other states in the United States with double driving standards?

Just to clarify, out-of-state drivers are subject to all the same traffic laws, fines and punishment as Virginia drivers. It's only the new add-on civil fees that will not apply to non-Virginians. It will still be a very bad idea, and very expensive, for a non-Virginian to get caught driving drunk or recklessly in Virginia.

I don't know whether any other states have this type of situation. I doubt it. If Va's constitution didn't require all fines to go to the state literary fund, this wouldn't be an issue. The law as a whole (which is MUCH more than driving fees) is an example of legislative sausage making at its best.

 

[Dave M]

Perhaps the most common difference in treatment relates to revocation or suspension of a driver's license (e.g., for DUI). A state can revoke or suspend a resident's license, but not a nonresident's license.

 

[AwayWeGo]

It's Not Just Virginia -- Speed Photo-Trap Being Set Up In South Carolina.

That's according to a recent internet news story.

Vehicle speed will be recorded. The license plate & driver's face will be photographed. Violation notices will go out by mail.

Assuming the story is true, it will be a good idea to heed the I-95 speed limit in the vicinity of Ridgeland SC.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

 

[pedro47]

Please drive the posted speed limit in Emporia,VA heading North or South to I-95.

 

[Timeshare Von]

I95 between F-burg and the NC border has always been a well known speed trap zone . . . I even remember my first AAA TripTik back in like 1980 forewarning about enforcement activities throughout that area of the state.

 

[Don]

Please drive the posted speed limit in Emporia,VA heading North or South to I-95.

Also east/west on Rt. 58 from Emporia to Suffolk.