Top Rated Virginia Beach VA Traffic Lawyer • 1500+ Client Reviews
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law represents clients in Virginia Beach, Virginia in traffic matters ranging from speeding tickets and reckless driving charges to suspended license cases, moving violations, and other serious traffic offenses. Whether the case begins with a summons, a court date, or a traffic stop that may affect your license or driving record, early review can help clarify the charge, the court, and the practical steps that may improve your position before trial. Our attorneys represent clients in the Virginia Beach General District Court and review each case with close attention to the summons, the facts of the stop, the driving record, and the legal issues that may affect the outcome.
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Virginia Beach Traffic Cases We Handle
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law represents clients in Virginia Beach traffic cases ranging from speeding tickets and reckless driving to suspended license matters, hit and run allegations, no valid operator’s license charges, commercial driver violations, and other serious moving offenses. Some traffic cases are handled as infractions, while others can carry misdemeanor or even felony consequences depending on the charge and the facts involved. Use the sections below to review the types of Virginia Beach traffic cases our attorneys handle.
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Representation for Virginia Beach Speed Trap Cases
A speed trap commonly refers to any area where police officers frequently issue speeding tickets after approaching drivers to fail to slow down to comply with a reduced speed limit. These speed limit changes can frustrate drivers, but it does not necessarily make the speed trap illegal. Princess Anne Road, Harpers Road, 19th Street, Indian River Road & the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel are frequently cited as areas known for being speed traps.
Virginia Beach Traffic Cases We Handle
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law represents clients in Virginia Beach traffic cases ranging from speeding tickets and reckless driving to suspended license matters, hit and run allegations, no valid operator’s license charges, commercial driver violations, and other serious moving offenses. Some traffic cases are handled as infractions, while others can carry misdemeanor or even felony consequences depending on the charge and the facts involved. Use the sections below to review the types of Virginia Beach traffic cases our attorneys handle.
- DUI / DWI
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Eluding the Police
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Hit & Run
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No Valid Driver’s License
- Fail to Yield to Emergency Vehicle
- Drive revoked 18.2-272
- Commercial Driver Violations
- License Restoration
- Reckless Driving
- Out Of State Driver
- Aggressive Driving
- Handheld Cellphone while Driving
- Fail to “Move Over”
- Speeding Ticket
- Accidents
- Moving Violations
- No Automobile Insurance
- Suspended Driver’s License
Free Consultation with Most Rated VA Beach Traffic Lawyers
Some folks think they do not need a VA Beach traffic lawyer for their case. One of the biggest issues with representing yourself is being able to make it to the Virginia Beach courthouse for trial. Most people do not understand the best course of action to defend a particular traffic case. Experienced VA Beach traffic attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our traffic attorneys spend hours in the VA Beach Courts every week and are familiar with the habits of the judges and the law enforcement officers who make the arrests and issue tickets for traffic violations. This local knowledge is invaluable in order to present the best defense.
Top Virginia Beach Traffic Violation Hot Spots
1. The entire I-264 corridor
Most active zones include:
- Rosemont Road to Lynnhaven Parkway
- Independence Boulevard exits
- London Bridge Road flyover
- Witchduck Road area
- Approaches to the Oceanfront
Typical charges include:
- Reckless driving excessive speed 20mph+ / 85+ mph
- Lane weaving
- Speeding
- Following too close
- Work zone violations during the summer
2. Shore Drive/Route 60 – especially near First Landing State Park
This area contains very heavy enforcement due to:
- Pedestrian traffic
- Cyclists
- Alcohol-related crashes
- Military access (Little Creek)
Hot zones for traffic violation enforcement include the following areas:
- Great Neck Rd to Duck-In area
- Lesner Bridge
- Inside First Landing State Park
Common traffic violations in this area include:
- Speeding 15mph to 20 mph over
- Reckless driving
- DUI/DWI
- Open container
- Pedestrian-related violations
3. General Booth Boulevard
This is a high crash corridor and experiences heavy traffic because it is a heavily traveled corridor for military commuters (NAS Oceana / Dam Neck) especially in the following areas:
- Oceana Boulevard to Dam Neck Road
- Red Mill area
4. London Bridge Road
This area is considered a traffic violation hotspot particularly because of the Oceana Boulevard area and its interchange with I-264. Virginia Beach law enforcement often use:
- Motorcycle enforcement
- Speed traps
- DUI/DWI saturation patrol staging
5. Oceanfront / Resort Area
This area is a primary area for traffic violation enforcement, especially during the summer season. Areas of increased patrols include:
- Atlantic Avenue
- Pacific Avenue
- All streets between 17th & 31st street
Virginia Beach Police focus on the following violations:
- Red light violations
- Pedestrian crosswalk violations
- DUI/DWI
- Open container
- Moped violations
- Failure to wear seatbelt
6. Princess Anne Road especially near the Municipal Center
7. Lynnhaven Parkway
This area is a heavy shopping district and is a common area for speeding and red light traffic violations
8. Dam Neck Road
VA Beach Traffic Attorney Recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a legal rating service of outstanding attorneys from over 70 practice areas including traffic law who have attained the highest degree of recognition and professional achievement. This organization recognizes the nation’s top rated lawyers using a patented process of independent research and peer input. Our VA Beach traffic lawyers have been recognized by this publication since 2009. No more than five percent of the Virginia lawyers are named to this list and no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list. This recognition is merit based. Retain a Virginia Beach traffic attorney who has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers with this elite award.
Virginia Beach Traffic Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of a VA Beach traffic violation, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Virginia Beach General District Court. Trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the defense and the Virginia Beach Commonwealth Attorney. The adversarial system ensures a fair trial according to the rules of law and evidence by allowing each party to present their case and challenge the other party’s evidence and arguments. The Virginia Beach judge evaluates the evidence, arguments, and reaches a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof. Our lawyers in VA Beach can help you with your traffic violation.
Virginia Uniform Summons Traffic Ticket Issued by Beach Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Virginia Beach law enforcement officers during a traffic stop. Motorists often refer to this document as either a traffic ticket or citation. The summons serves as legal notice for the alleged traffic violation. Signing the summons is not an admission of guilt. The summons advises you that a hearing will be at the Virginia Beach Courthouse on a particular date and time. Law enforcement can also issue a summons for criminal offenses such as reckless driving and other misdemeanor offenses. Allow our top rated VA Beach traffic lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Legal Elite Virginia Beach Traffic Attorney
Virginia Business is dedicated to covering legal activity in Virginia Beach VA. In cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association, they have been recognizing Top Virginia Attorneys including those who practice traffic law with its Legal Elite Award since 2000. There are over 23,000 legal practitioners in the Commonwealth. Legal Elite recognitions are awarded to approximately 1400 attorneys each year. This is an exclusive list of top rated individuals who have been recognized for excellence. Only outstanding and experienced professionals are recognized for being Legal Elite. A lawyer cannot purchase his or her way in to being recognized as a member of the Virginia Business Legal Elite community. Allow a Legal Elite Virginia Beach VA traffic attorney to review your case.
Out of State Driver Retain Top Rated Traffic Lawyer VA Beach
Virginia Beach is along the Interstate 64 corridor. Millions of travelers use this highway every day. Out-of-state drivers must defend their VA Beach traffic ticket because a conviction will be reported back to the home state. The home state and automobile insurance company may then take action against the driver. As such, many licensed drivers from states like North Carolina, Maryland, West Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut & Massachusetts drive through the Virginia Beach community. In many instances, we can motion to waive our client’s appearance so that our client does not have to return to VA Beach for the trial. Let our traffic ticket lawyers in Virginia Beach review your case!
Exceptional Traffic Court Representation Virginia Beach
Traffic cases goes before the Judge on the trial date in the Virginia Beach General District Court. The defendant motorist must either retain a VA Beach traffic lawyer or the motorist must appear in court to defend the case. The procedural rules of trial are very rigid and are followed closely by the Judge. Non lawyers are often confused by these rigid procedural rules, especially the rules of evidence. Evidence and arguments are presented to the Judge. Improve your chances of successfully defending your case by retaining a top rated VA Beach traffic lawyer who will present your best defense. Let us review your case! We can protect you even if you think you are guilty.
Virginia Beach VA Suspended Driver’s License Case DISMISSED
Our Va. Beach Traffic Attorneys represented a client who was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license in violation of Va. Code 46.2-301. Our client had no idea that his driver’s license was suspended. He was not from the area and was not in a position to return for a trial. We prepared and argued the case in such a manner that the client did not have to return for trial. Our primary argument was that our client lacked the necessary knowledge to be in violation. The Judge dismissed the case.
Superb Avvo Rated Virginia Beach Traffic Lawyers
The Avvo Rating can help you find the right Virginia Beach traffic lawyer. Avvo is a legal directory that rates lawyers using a special model on a scale of 1 (Extreme Caution) to 10 (Superb). Members of our Virginia Beach traffic law firm maintain a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating. Avvo gathers relevant information from state bar associations, other organizations that license legal professionals and consumers to calculate the Avvo rating. The same set of standards is used for all lawyers evaluated. The Avvo rating is merit based. You cannot pay a fee to improve your Avvo rating. Exercise caution when you consult with a VA Beach traffic attorney who is not properly rated.
Holding Cell Phone While Driving is a VA Beach Traffic Violation
The Virginia Beach law enforcement community aggressively enforces the “Hands Free” driving law. The law prohibits having a phone or handheld personal communication device in your hand while driving pursuant to Va. Code §46.2-818.2. Beach police officers do not need to obtain evidence that you were doing anything in particular on the phone or device like texting to prove a violation. This offense is a moving violation demerit point offense. A conviction will post to the driving record. However, there are exceptions. The hands free law does not apply to drivers who are lawfully parked or stopped, drivers reporting emergencies, and drivers using an amateur or citizens band radio.
Virginia Beach Fail to Move Over/Yield Emergency Vehicle DISMISSED
Traffic Case DISMISSED
Our Va. Beach traffic lawyers represented a client who was charged with failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, more popularly known as the “Move Over Law” in violation of Va. Code 46.2-861.1 for simply failing to make a lane change while travelling on the Interstate. First, our client had no idea that such a law existed, and second, he did not think he was in violation. We agreed. The law does not require a lane change if the driver exercises caution in the appropriate manner. We pled our client not guilty and made the necessary arguments. The Judge agreed with our position and dismissed the case.
“AV Preeminent” Virginia Beach Traffic Lawyer • Martindale’s Top Rating
For over 135 years, Martindale-Hubbell has been the authority for evaluating the legal ability and ethical standards of lawyers through a Rating system established by judges and attorneys. Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law are AV Preeminent® rated Virginia Beach VA traffic lawyers. The top Martindale-Hubbell rating standard. This is awarded to top rated lawyers who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards. Retain a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated Virginia Beach traffic lawyer for your case. Review the law firm’s legal rating and exercise caution before you retain a VA Beach traffic attorney with an inferior rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Virginia Beach VA Reckless Driving Speeding NOT GUILTY
Our Virginia Beach traffic attorneys represented a client from Maryland who was pulled over on Interstate 264. Our client was a U.S. Armed Services member. She was concerned about being convicted of a criminal misdemeanor offense. Such a conviction would affect her career and her security clearance. We had various arguments ready to persuade the Court why it should not find our client guilty of a criminal misdemeanor for speeding. The Judge agreed and found our client not guilty.
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4/6/2022 | Updated 4/1/2026