Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

HOV summons

On 5-12-05, while vacationing, I recieved a ''Virginia Uniform Summons'' for HOV violation, Fairfax County. I live in Texas and hold a Texas drivers license. What is my exposure if I ignore this summons? The fine is due in 21 days, and is $107.00.


Asked on 5/31/05, 10:28 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brian Miller Brian M. Miller, Attorney at Law

Re: HOV summons

I don't think you want to do that. If you were licensed in Virginia, your license would be administratively suspended until the fines were paid and you then paid a reinstatement fee. It is possible that the unpaid ticket would eventually find its way to Texas and your license could be similarly affected there. I am not certain of whether or not this would happen but you can avoid the whole issue by simply paying the ticket.

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Answered on 5/31/05, 11:03 am
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: HOV summons

You could ignore the summons and fine, probably, with impunity, as long as you plan never again to operate a motor vehicle within the confines of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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Answered on 5/31/05, 12:19 pm


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