Just curious to know! what happens in the US?

[BSVA]

Here is a break-down of the Virginia point system. Also your insurance company will be notified and could increase your rates.

Virginia also has a good point system where you earn up to five points for no violation driving. This gets deducted when you are involved with a violation.

The number of years that the conviction stays on your Virginia DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles) record is in parentheses beside each violation. Demerit points will also be assigned to your record for traffic convictions incurred in other states.

Three Point Violations

Speeding
• Speeding 1-9 mph above the posted speed limit (5 years)
• Impeding traffic, slow speed (5 years)

Four Point Violations

Reckless Driving/Speeding
• Reckless driving - failure to stop before entering a highway (11 years)
• Speeding (5 years)
• Speeding 10-14 mph above the posted speed limit (5 years)
• Speeding 15-19 mph above the posted speed limit (5 years)
• Speeding 10-19 mph above the posted speed limit (5 years)

Six Point Violations

Reckless Driving (Felony or Misdemeanor)
• Reckless driving - speeding in excess of 80 mph (11 years)
• Reckless driving - speeding 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit (11 years)
• Reckless driving - racing (11 years)
• Reckless driving - passing or overtaking an emergency vehicle (11 years)
• Reckless driving - passing a school bus (11 years)
• Reckless driving - passing on the crest of a hill (11 years)
• Reckless driving - passing at a railroad crossing (11 years)
• Reckless driving - passing two vehicles abreast (11 years)
• Reckless driving - driving two vehicles abreast (11 years)
• Reckless driving - driving too fast for conditions (11 years)
• Reckless driving - failing to give a proper signal (11 years)
• Reckless driving - faulty brakes/improper control (11 years)
• Reckless driving - on parking lots, etc. (11 years)
• Reckless driving - with an obstructed view (11 years)
• Reckless driving - generally (11 years)
• Speeding 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit (5 years)

 

[WLH]

BSVA, is it true that you won't get a ticket unless you are in excess of 3 MPH over the posted speed limit?

 

[peddy]

Problem is it's hard to keep the Z within the speed limit...even when you really, really try!!

I can easily keep within 155mph!

 

[BSVA]

BSVA, is it true that you won't get a ticket unless you are in excess of 3 MPH over the posted speed limit?

Most likely would not get a ticket since there would be a margin of error in calibration of equipment, (in which I would not know this margin).
An ex state trooper told me that they usually don't bother you 5 miles over the speed limit.
I usually go no more than 5 miles over the limit because I don't want to contribute to their fund.
I did get pulled by the Park Ranger one time doing 70 in a 45 zone on the Colonial Parkway (Federal). Could not believe he gave me just a warning.

 

[WLH]

BSVA, I have a friend, He's in our local Z Club, who is a retire cop and has the FOP badge on his car. He got pulled over in Virginia about a year ago for 15 over and he was let go with a very stern warning since he was a retire cop.

 

[Anonymous]

In WA it is very subjective as to what you get pulled over for and what you walk away with (ticket).

I believe you have to have 8 moving voilations in a year and then you get to attend a 1hr class where you watch a video called paint the road red. If you get 2 more tickets in a year after watching the video you have to retake the classes. Of course this was over 20 years ago so the laws may have change. I just try to avoid being pulled over

 

[BlueC4]

In Minnesota we don't have a point system. However, if you receive at least 3 moving violations within a 12 month period, it results in your license being suspended. Easy enough to avoid (not for some).

Only tricky thing is being caught over 100mph. 100mph+ is an instant 6mo suspension. Quite sad that being caught going 100mph+ (which really isn't all that bad IMO) comes with a worse penalty than a first DWI in this state. Maybe that explains why 1 in 7 licensed drivers here have at least 1 DWI... :roll:

 

[BSVA]

BSVA, I have a friend, He's in our local Z Club, who is a retire cop and has the FOP badge on his car. He got pulled over in Virginia about a year ago for 15 over and he was let go with a very stern warning since he was a retire cop.

In my situation I think it might have been the Medical decal (Military/Federal) that I was affiliated with, not sure though...luck was on my side.

 

[Bing]

BSVA, • Reckless driving - passing a school bus (11 years)

I assume this isn't just for passing a school bus, but driving recklessly past one ?

 

[Adamski]

Im glad there is one set of rules here in the UK...

 

[Ricey01]

Just curious to know!
In the UK we get points for driving offenses, 12 points or more you get a ban.
What happens in the US?
Is it just fines or can you get driving ban say for multiple speeding tickets? :?

I think you basically have to fellate the officer or have a 'train' run on you back at the nick by the good ol boys :lol:

 

[cjp2k]

BSVA, • Reckless driving - passing a school bus (11 years)

I assume this isn't just for passing a school bus, but driving recklessly past one ?

no it means just passing a school bus when its stopped as far as I know, sure our American friends will confirm

 

[Adamski]

So the school bus is king of the roads?


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[original guvnor]

I'm sure I read somewhere that there were some derestricted roads in Montana? Is that not the case?

 

[cjp2k]

So the school bus is king of the roads?


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Yeah I think so, when I was in Florida I am sure the buses had lights on the top with a sign that said no passing when lights flash, it was a few years ago now however, so my memory may be off.

 

[cjp2k]

Texas are also upping the limit to 90 on some roads

 

[bigdog]

Not attached to the insurance racket like in the UK though (only country in the world that does that by the way).

But it is. But not directly. They ( insurance companies ) have many lobbyists in the state capitals as well as in Washington DC. And wield much influence over the politicians via channeled contributions to the politicians reelection campaign.

What I was referring to is that a speeding ticket in the UK will mean your insurance on all your cars goes up by say 25% or so. What is the benefit to the US insurance market what you are referring to above?

Yes that can also happen in the US. But depends on the insurance company. they can check your record. They will also use vehicle stats as opposed to YOUR accident history to deny or cancel a policy on a certain vehicle. I had this happen when I once owned a honda super hawk motorcycle. I had owned it for a year, had no claims, nor speed tickets. My insurance agency sends me a letter informing me that they would no longer insure my bike. As a result. They lost the business of insuring my two other vehicles and my home.

As per what I was referring to was that insurance companies do influence laws and vehicle specifications through political lobbying. I.E. 5MPH bumpers. The old 55MPH era 85MPH speedometer dials. They will also suggest (to the govmint) speed limit changes if they see a few accidents by policy holders on the same area of road.

 

[bigdog]

I'm sure I read somewhere that there were some derestricted roads in Montana? Is that not the case?

Sort of. There have always been speed limits in Montana. They just choose to ignore them "most of the time" They had what was called a gas hog ticket. The fine for wasting gas via speeding was $5 USD. But that has changed. As the federal government told Montana that they would pull highway funding if they didn't change their ways.

A lot of people don't realize. That one reason "other than revenue" for pulling 5MPH over the limit speeders over. Is transportation of drugs. My niece and her husband are sheriffs. And they both told me that pulling over minor speeders was to just check you out and try to determine if you might be a drug delivery mule. Most of the time if you checked out ok. they would let you go with a verbal warning. That has also changed with the budget cutbacks. The big cop bosses back at city hall could see how many folks were pulled over and not given tickets and put a stop to being so lenient.

 

[WLH]

BSVA, • Reckless driving - passing a school bus (11 years)

I assume this isn't just for passing a school bus, but driving recklessly past one ?

no it means just passing a school bus when its stopped as far as I know, sure our American friends will confirm

Just passing a school bus with the various lights flashing is a serious violation everywhere. Apparently more so in Virginia.
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I'm sure I read somewhere that there were some derestricted roads in Montana? Is that not the case?

At one time Nevada had the speed limit on some of the highways as "Reasonable & Safe For Conditions" but that has changed in the early 1970's as I recall. While I can't recall for sure that might have been the case for Montana as well at one time.

Texas are also upping the limit to 90 on some roads

Yes, I forgot about that. There is a section of new highway between Austin and San Antonio, Texas that allows motorists to cruise at a speedy 85 miles per hour. Over 90 you will get a ticket. As I recall there was discussion at setting the speed limit at 90 but it was decide to make it 85.

 

[BSVA]

BSVA, • Reckless driving - passing a school bus (11 years)

I assume this isn't just for passing a school bus, but driving recklessly past one ?

If I got ticketed for doing 70 in a 45 zone, I would get 6 points on my driving record. This would stay on my DMV record for 11 years. Also I would pay a hefty fine along with court costs. We have some of the most "hanging judges" around.

As for passing a school bus when their lights are flashing (loading and unloading children)....this is strictly a violation and one will be ticketed/fined dearly.