# Fml v. Virginia misdemeanor **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 3, 2010, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938 "2010-03-03T21:02:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938/21 "2010-03-04T12:19:12Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > I-90, I-290, I-190 are 75mph? weird You’re an idiot, I was talking about outside of NY. But thanks for asking an obviously useless question in attempt to get an e-boner. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938/22 "2010-03-04T12:28:13Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > You’re an idiot, I was talking about outside of NY. But thanks for asking an obviously useless question in attempt to get an e-boner. hah, I was just messing with you Interstates vary anywhere from 55 and up though. It’s not necessarily a rule of thumb that most are 75. edit: ![http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/US_speed_limits.svg/501px-US_speed_limits.svg.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/c/6c5805f7c1a7572aa148551663022b72b6da3316.png) Looks like 12/50 with a little bit of 75 zone tossed in, in Texas ---
**Author:** ![JMEZZI](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/67e7ee/32.png) [@JMEZZI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JMEZZI)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938/23 "2010-03-04T12:38:32Z")
If your going to be a cop, this ticket shouldn’t really hurt your chances, especially if its your first and only speeding ticket. Most agencies are more concerned with drugs/alcohol abuse and your background history. As long as thats your only ticket and you tell them the truth as to why you were speeding and you tell them you have remorse, you should be fine with getting a job as an LEO. Edit: The time you got the ticket till now is more than enough time for most agencies to just look at it as a stupid move on your part. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938/24 "2010-03-04T12:42:38Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > hah, I was just messing with you > > Interstates vary anywhere from 55 and up though. It’s not necessarily a rule of thumb that most are 75. > > edit: > > ![http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/US_speed_limits.svg/501px-US_speed_limits.svg.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/c/6c5805f7c1a7572aa148551663022b72b6da3316.png) > > Looks like 12/50 with a little bit of 75 zone tossed in, in Texas We’re both right lol, I took the southern route so I was always at 70-75 till I hit NY area ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938/25 "2010-03-04T13:05:09Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > ![http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/US_speed_limits.svg/501px-US_speed_limits.svg.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/c/6c5805f7c1a7572aa148551663022b72b6da3316.png) > > Looks like Texas f\*cking rules Yup, Texas is indeed awesome. I do 80mph to work everyday and don’t have to slow down when I pass a LEO. 🙂 :ohyeah: ---
**Author:** ![IwannaZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iwannaz/32/7273_2.png) [@IwannaZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IwannaZ)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938/26 "2010-03-04T13:18:23Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > > Fyi, it’s not a criminal misdemeanor. It’s a “traffic” misdemeanor and drops off your record in 36 or 48 months. > > What county was it in? Are you sure about this? Anything over 80 mph in Va is reckless driving and is a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by 12 mo in jail or $2500 fine. Unfortunately i am not so sure this will be coming off the record. ---
**Author:** ![Tjsz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@Tjsz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tjsz)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938/27 "2010-03-04T16:40:21Z")
Yea that’s what I read too. I actually just paid it because I’m going to be driving through thereand has not affected me since with anything. Military bacround checks at the DMV etc. But when I called they said it’s a class 1 misdomenor just because of being over 80. The only penalty I got for paying late was interst which came to 30 dollars and driving privleages suspended only in va so I think I’m gonna stop and see a lawyer there at the end of the month cause I’m going through there anyway. If he says nothing can be done then oh well I will hope for the best. ---
**Author:** ![xbimmerx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xbimmerx/32/5038_2.png) [@xbimmerx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/xbimmerx)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938/28 "2010-03-04T18:13:38Z")
> [@Tjsz](#): > > i am now classified at a criminal for driving on the thruway like most other people do. yeahhh. most other people don’t drive 28 miles over the speed limit on the thruway. if that were the case, everyone would be doing 90+ (per current speed limit). sucks about your situation, but your justification is kinda weak. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938/29 "2010-03-04T18:15:27Z")
> [@IwannaZ](#): > > Are you sure about this? Anything over 80 mph in Va is reckless driving and is a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by 12 mo in jail or $2500 fine. Unfortunately i am not so sure this will be coming off the record. According to the judge, DA, and my lawyer, yes, I’m sure. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938/30 "2010-03-04T18:25:47Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > > According to the judge, DA, and my lawyer, yes, I’m sure. Sorry man but :lol:. ---
**Author:** ![Tjsz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@Tjsz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tjsz)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938/31 "2010-03-04T18:26:27Z")
> [@xbimmerx](#): > > yeahhh. most other people don’t drive 28 miles over the speed limit on the thruway. if that were the case, everyone would be doing 90+ (per current speed limit). sucks about your situation, but your justification is kinda weak. so are you trying to tell me when you go on a road trip somewhere you dont set the cruise control at about 80? because when i travel during the day and driving most people are right around 75-85 but maybe im the only one that sees that. yes i know it was 28 over the speed limit but when the speed limit changes from 65 to 55 on the same highway how is the danger any different. now the speed limit in that exact spot is 65 which would be 18 over the speed limit . however even at 18mph over the limit on that stretch of highway will still be considered reckless driving and a misdemeanor. per thier law even if the speed limit was 75 or even lets say 70 now if you were to go 11 over 81 it would be reckess driving and a class 1 misdemeanor. ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938/32 "2010-03-04T18:35:02Z")
Did you pay the ticket/fine back in 2005 or just forget about it until now? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938/33 "2010-03-04T18:50:44Z")
What exactly are you trying to accomplish again now? Do you have a warrant pending because of this or something? Go to the DMV and get your driving abstract to see what will be held against you. If this isn’t on there, don’t worry about it. ---
**Author:** ![Tjsz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@Tjsz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tjsz)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938/34 "2010-03-04T19:09:45Z")
> [@Jagermeister](#): > > Did you pay the ticket/fine back in 2005 or just forget about it until now? no i forgot about it untill now but it has been taken care of. No i dont not have any warrants nor did I. I have gotten an abstract and there is nothing about this ticket on there nor does nys dmv know anything about it. I was simply trying to see if anyone else had this happen to them misdemeanor i am saying and if they did if they were able to have it looked into. i know it was a far shot because it is from 5 years ago but i thought i would ask. also i was also trying to accomplish a rant about anything over 80 is reckless driving yet some states have a speed limit of 80 i dont get that at all. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938/35 "2010-03-04T20:18:42Z")
Well congratulations, if its not on the abstract it doesn’t matter. Traffic misdemeanors aren’t held against you like criminal misdemeanors (shouldn’t you know this CRIMINAL JUSTICE?!). And next time you speed- make it worth while. I mean going 18mph over most speed limits isn’t really going to get you anywhere that much faster. Going 83 really only gets you to miami ~4 hours faster than 65. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fml-v-virginia-misdemeanor/79938.md?page=1)