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Reckless Driving by Speed Reduced to Improper Driving in Loudoun County

March 2026

Client was driving on Route 28 in Loudoun County.  Route 28 is a very large road so it's easy to speed and not realize it.  A State Trooper happened to be driving behind our client and paced them at 87mph in a 55mph zone.  There were no issues with the stop but the client was cited for reckless driving due to the speed.  By statute pace is an acceptable method of judging speed (though not without its issues).  A trooper can also use Radar and LIDAR to judge speed.

Client did have a prior traffic record but it certainly wasn't extensive.  They took the 8-hr defensive driving course and 4-hr reckless driving course for mitigation for the court.  We had our client appear in court because the Loudoun County General District Court can be strict on these types of speeds.  However, we able to negotiate a reduction of the reckless driving to improper driving with a fine.  This avoided the original misdemeanor charge and resulted in a conviction for a traffic infraction instead.  Improper Driving is 3 points on the DMV driving record and will fall off the VA DMV record after 3 years.

Practice area(s): Speeding / Traffic Ticket

Court: Loudoun County General District Court

Jeremy S. Letnick

Jeremy S. Letnick

 Jeremy Letnick is in the courtroom daily. Raised by both an attorney and a Fairfax County Police Officer, Mr. Letnick has been exposed to the intricate workings of both sides of the legal system his entire life.  His focus is criminal law and traffic law.  As result, he has the distinction of regularly appearing in the courts of Northern Virginia and consistently appears in front of the Judges and routinely works with the Prosecutors and Police Officers.  He has handled thousands of cases ranging from simple speeding tickets to robbery and manslaughter charges.  Mr. Letnick's ultimate goal is to make the client's court experience as stress-free as possible while pursuing the client's objectives.  Mr. Letnick is a second-degree black belt and takes the respectful position that everyone should stand up for themselves in Court and in life. George Mason University, B.A. 2004Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, J.D. 2008Certificate of Merit “Book Award”:Trial SkillsAlternative Dispute ResolutionForensic ScienceFairfax Bar AssociationPrince William Bar Association

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