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TheBonfiggy · 08-05-2014, 01:06 PM

Wow I got pulled over doing 99 in a 40 and got off with just a license suspension and a $120 fine. The fact that they sent you to jail is ridiculous.

omegaman · 08-05-2014, 02:20 PM

Great article!

ZL One · 08-05-2014, 02:45 PM

I only drive to the grocery store and church on Sunday.

M3hta1 · 08-05-2014, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHorse13

The toll roads in northern Virginia are just as big of a scam/racket.

Can confirm, paid $12 to drive them, $6 there $6 back. i77 cops everywhere.

PYROLYSIS · 08-05-2014, 03:27 PM

I have a friend the lives in Lynchburg. I will be very careful next time I go to see him. now I know why everyone drove so slow there as I passed everyone in my V6 fourth gen.

MJanowich · 08-05-2014, 04:26 PM

I live in VA and read this article last night. I'm a faithful Jalopnik reader and I was so irritated by the story that I wrote my VA state representative telling him that I think jail time for reckless driving is excessive and it should be changed. To put things in perspective, driving faster than 80 no matter what is reckless driving and there are several highways with 70 mph limits. So that means driving 11 mph over the posted limit on those roads could get you a weekend in jail.

Everyone who lives in VA needs to write their state representatives. I know I've seen plenty of speeding/reckless driving stories in the Mid Atlantic sub forum here.

I'm not excusing Patrick George's behavior. He should have been heavily fined and had his license suspended but jail time is cruel and unusual punishment.

IMPERIALBLUE2SS · 08-05-2014, 04:52 PM

I just got nailed in June on I81 in my Silverado towing an 8*10 trailer! My cruise control was set at 77 it was a 70 mph zone. The officer said I was doing 82 he would drop it to 80 so I didn't get a reckless. Talk about a load of bull it was 2:30 am and I was on my way to Nashville TN my oldest daughter was accepted into Med School I was towing her belongings there. I live in VA Beach never got a ticket here for 7 over. The west side of the state has a lot of ticket happy cops which actually hurts that area. It's beautiful there but you have to tread very lightly most of the counties it's their major source of revenue.

Botally Tone · 08-05-2014, 05:03 PM

Never been to VA but doesn't sound like a place I am going to visit.

Sounds like the car he drove may have been slightly modified. He mentioned hearing the supercharger wine and you can't hear it wine on the stock form of the car.

DrDJ · 08-05-2014, 07:34 PM

His car may have been modded, but there is a supercharger whine at high RPM, though certainly nothing like when you throw on an intake.

But this story was crazy, reckless driving at 80 miles per hour is insane. That's local government working the system pretty hard. Does make me think twice about hitting 100+ anywhere. Jail time would be an interesting experience though best avoided

BigBoyBlue · 08-05-2014, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MJanowich

I live in VA and read this article last night. I'm a faithful Jalopnik reader and I was so irritated by the story that I wrote my VA state representative telling him that I think jail time for reckless driving is excessive and it should be changed. To put things in perspective, driving faster than 80 no matter what is reckless driving and there are several highways with 70 mph limits. So that means driving 11 mph over the posted limit on those roads could get you a weekend in jail.

Everyone who lives in VA needs to write their state representatives. I know I've seen plenty of speeding/reckless driving stories in the Mid Atlantic sub forum here.

I'm not excusing Patrick George's behavior. He should have been heavily fined and had his license suspended but jail time is cruel and unusual punishment.

Good job. The only way to change it is to speak up.

BigBoyBlue · 08-05-2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Botally Tone

Never been to VA but doesn't sound like a place I am going to visit.

Sounds like the car he drove may have been slightly modified. He mentioned hearing the supercharger wine and you can't hear it wine on the stock form of the car.

You get the whine on a stock car. I guess it's more of a whistle.

Z/28Dan · 08-05-2014, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MJanowich

I live in VA and read this article last night. I'm a faithful Jalopnik reader and I was so irritated by the story that I wrote my VA state representative telling him that I think jail time for reckless driving is excessive and it should be changed. To put things in perspective, driving faster than 80 no matter what is reckless driving and there are several highways with 70 mph limits. So that means driving 11 mph over the posted limit on those roads could get you a weekend in jail.

Everyone who lives in VA needs to write their state representatives. I know I've seen plenty of speeding/reckless driving stories in the Mid Atlantic sub forum here.

I'm not excusing Patrick George's behavior. He should have been heavily fined and had his license suspended but jail time is cruel and unusual punishment.

GREAT IDEA! I'm doing this as well!

Trickskier · 08-06-2014, 05:08 AM

The State of Virginia and the Judge that sent this man to jail for speeding should be ashamed!!! While I do not condone excessive speeding the Punishment Severely Outweighed the Crime in this Scenario!!!

benji276289 · 08-06-2014, 05:26 AM

While I don't agree with sending someone to jail because they went "slightly" over the posted speed limit, I don't understand drivers driving recklessly then crying foul. We have some of the most beautiful highways in America here. And for much of I-81, the posted speed is 70. Much of that road is winding, mountain roads where going much faster than 70 would be reckless. Maybe attempt to drive the speed limit or at least no faster than the line of traffic permits you to safely drive. Try enjoying the gorgeous scenery we have here that is possibly the most awesome scenery east of the Mississippi.

08-05-2014, 02:20 PM	#30
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08-05-2014, 03:27 PM	#33
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	I have a friend the lives in Lynchburg. I will be very careful next time I go to see him. now I know why everyone drove so slow there as I passed everyone in my V6 fourth gen. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

08-05-2014, 04:26 PM	#34
MJanowich Door ding magnet Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 288 View My Garage	I live in VA and read this article last night. I'm a faithful Jalopnik reader and I was so irritated by the story that I wrote my VA state representative telling him that I think jail time for reckless driving is excessive and it should be changed. To put things in perspective, driving faster than 80 no matter what is reckless driving and there are several highways with 70 mph limits. So that means driving 11 mph over the posted limit on those roads could get you a weekend in jail. Everyone who lives in VA needs to write their state representatives. I know I've seen plenty of speeding/reckless driving stories in the Mid Atlantic sub forum here. I'm not excusing Patrick George's behavior. He should have been heavily fined and had his license suspended but jail time is cruel and unusual punishment. __________________ "When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting."

08-06-2014, 05:08 AM	#41
Trickskier Native Floridian Drives: 2014 - ZL1 / 2003 - Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,708	The State of Virginia and the Judge that sent this man to jail for speeding should be ashamed!!! While I do not condone excessive speeding the Punishment Severely Outweighed the Crime in this Scenario!!! __________________

08-05-2014, 01:06 PM	#29
TheBonfiggy Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 152	Wow I got pulled over doing 99 in a 40 and got off with just a license suspension and a $120 fine. The fact that they sent you to jail is ridiculous.

08-05-2014, 02:45 PM	#31
ZL One Drives: '12 ZL1 M6 IOM (1 of 107) #1252 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 245	I only drive to the grocery store and church on Sunday.

08-05-2014, 04:52 PM	#35
IMPERIALBLUE2SS Drives: 2010 imperial blue LS3 M6 2SSRS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Virginia beach Virginia Posts: 210	I just got nailed in June on I81 in my Silverado towing an 8*10 trailer! My cruise control was set at 77 it was a 70 mph zone. The officer said I was doing 82 he would drop it to 80 so I didn't get a reckless. Talk about a load of bull it was 2:30 am and I was on my way to Nashville TN my oldest daughter was accepted into Med School I was towing her belongings there. I live in VA Beach never got a ticket here for 7 over. The west side of the state has a lot of ticket happy cops which actually hurts that area. It's beautiful there but you have to tread very lightly most of the counties it's their major source of revenue.

08-05-2014, 05:03 PM	#36
Botally Tone Drives: 2014 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 119 View My Garage	Never been to VA but doesn't sound like a place I am going to visit. Sounds like the car he drove may have been slightly modified. He mentioned hearing the supercharger wine and you can't hear it wine on the stock form of the car.

08-05-2014, 07:34 PM	#37
DrDJ Drives: 2013 ZL1 White A6 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Posts: 35	His car may have been modded, but there is a supercharger whine at high RPM, though certainly nothing like when you throw on an intake. But this story was crazy, reckless driving at 80 miles per hour is insane. That's local government working the system pretty hard. Does make me think twice about hitting 100+ anywhere. Jail time would be an interesting experience though best avoided

08-06-2014, 05:26 AM	#42
benji276289 Drives: 2021 Camaro 2SS1LE, 6 spd.man., Ora Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Roanoke County, Va. Posts: 1,154	While I don't agree with sending someone to jail because they went "slightly" over the posted speed limit, I don't understand drivers driving recklessly then crying foul. We have some of the most beautiful highways in America here. And for much of I-81, the posted speed is 70. Much of that road is winding, mountain roads where going much faster than 70 would be reckless. Maybe attempt to drive the speed limit or at least no faster than the line of traffic permits you to safely drive. Try enjoying the gorgeous scenery we have here that is possibly the most awesome scenery east of the Mississippi.