Henrico County, Virginia – General District Court Traffic Defense Attorney Case Results

CLEAN SWEEP! ALL CHARGES DISMISSED.  Driver charged with 81/55 reckless driving misdemeanor offense and two traffic infractions for improperly mounted license plates and failure to have vehicle inspected walked away from Court with ALL CHARGES DISMISSED.

The two traffic infractions were dismissed “as compliant with the law” because the driver provided proof to the Court that the inspection and license plate issues were corrected.

• Under Virginia Code § 46.2-715, the Court has discretion to dismiss a violation for improperly mounted license plates if proof of compliance is provided by the driver.  Code of Virginia Code – Article 9. License Plates, Generally.
• Under Virginia Code § 46.2-1158.02, the Court has discretion to dismiss a failure to have inspection charge if proof of compliance is provided by the driver.  § 46.2-1158.02. Penalty for failure to have motor vehicle inspection (virginia.gov).