Red Light Tickets in Loudoun County
Virginia Traffic Ticket Attorneys
Have you received a ticket for running a red light? At Brisendine, Overand, Buster & Bernstein, we represent clients throughout all of Loudoun County, Virginia who have been ticketed for a red light violation or traffic light violation of any kind. We offer a free consultation with a traffic ticket attorney to help you gain a clear understanding of what you can do at this point to challenge your ticket and keep your driving record clean.
A driver may receive a ticket for a red light violation in several different circumstances, all relating to violating a traffic signal. A driver may also receive a ticket for failing to stop or yield the right of way at a stop sign. Following are examples of potential red light violations in Loudoun County, Virginia:
- Running a red light (failing to stop entirely, and driving through an intersection on a red light)
- Remaining in the intersection after the traffic light has turned red
- Other illegal acts in the intersection, such as turning left into traffic, turning right when not allowed or making an unauthorized u-turn
Running a Red Light in Loudoun County, Virginia
In Virginia, running a red light is a traffic violation that may result in 4 demerit points on your driving record. The ticket itself may cost up to $350, and paying the ticket without challenging it means that you are admitting guilt. The Virginia DMV may then add points to your driving record, which will remain for 3 years. If you accumulate 18 points in 12 months or 24 points in 24 months you will face driver's license suspension. You may also face increased insurance premiums for accumulating points on your record.
For help fighting your red light ticket, contact a Loudoun County traffic ticket lawyer at Brisendine, Overand, Buster & Bernstein today!