slngsht Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Just got a call from Michael D. He said troopers are out in force. He ran across radar setups about every 40 miles. Be careful out there. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 thanks for teh heads up. David and I were planning on Va being the torturously slow part of the trip. new fines for speeding in effect this month i heard as well. $1000+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 The trailer helps keep the speed to under 70 (which is the speed limit on much of 81). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted July 5, 2007 Author Share Posted July 5, 2007 The trailer helps keep the speed to under 70 (which is the speed limit on much of 81). Doesn't it make you speed up when you have that mean looking seven on your bumper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdrc7 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Note: Does not apply to out of state drivers... Virginia is for lovers? Virginia Introduces $3550 Speeding Ticket Virginia legislator introduces new speeding ticket tax that boosts penalties beyond $3550, driving business to his traffic law firm. Virginia motorists convicted of minor traffic violations will face a new, multi-year tax beginning July 1. Led by state Delegate David B. Albo (R-Springfield), lawmakers slipped a driver responsibility tax into a larger transportation funding bill signed by Governor Tim Kaine (D) in April. Albo, a senior partner in the Albo & Oblon, LLP traffic law firm, can expect to see a significant increase in business as motorists seek to protect their wallet from traffic tickets that come with assessments of up to $3000 in addition to an annual point tax that tops out at $700 a year for as long as the points remain. "The purpose of the civil remedial fees imposed in this section is to generate revenue," the new law states. (Virginia Code 46.2-206.1) Driving as little as 15 MPH over the limit on an interstate highway now brings six license demerit points, a fine of up to $2500, up to one year in jail, and a new mandatory $1050 tax. The law also imposes an additional annual fee of up to $100 if a prior conviction leaves the motorist with a balance of eight demerit points, plus $75 for each additional point (up to $700 a year). The conviction in this example remains on the record for five years. Other six-point convictions include "failing to give a proper signal," "passing a school bus" or "driving with an obstructed view." The same $1050 assessment applies, but the conviction remains on the record for eleven years. Although the amount of the tax can add up quickly, the law forbids judges from reducing or suspending it in any way. The tax applies only to Virginia residents, so that out-of-state motorists only need to pay the regular ticket amount. Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Texas also impose a somewhat more modest driver responsibility tax which they apply to out-of-state residents. The Virginia Supreme Court provides a full explanation of the new penalties for each traffic infraction in the 34k PDF file at the source link below. Source: Civil Remedial Fees (Executive Secretary, Virginia Supreme Court, 6/21/2007) .... I know where there are some shouse for sale over here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Al and family are on the way to Mrs Rowe's... 1 minute ago. And it's stopped raining :hurray: http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/537704488_mint 7 leaving.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Are we there yet? http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1889905808_on 64.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 YES! I'm up bright and early. Al is a slave driver. He told Scott L. and I to be ready at the lodge at 6 AM :yawn: :jester: I do have a couple of pics from the drive yesterday, but no time to post yet. I have to go get the camera rigged up. There are about 20+ cars here already. I'm HORRIBLE with names :nonod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 There are about 20+ cars here already. I'm HORRIBLE with names :nonod: Wow! I'm far behind .. Nametags ?? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Hi Mazda an Al, Sitting in my office working while you and the rest of the 7ers are having fun and wishing that I could have made it to the Dragon to meet everyone and take part in the fun. Best I could due today was to drive my 7 to the office today while thinking of the group that will be at the 7/7/7 event. Have fun and post lots of photos for all of us that could not make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert O. Urfer Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I will tip a few back tomorrow while thinking of all the fun you guys are having.:cheers: I will for sure make it to the next 777 event though:jester: safe travels:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I will tip a few back tomorrow while thinking of all the fun you guys are having.:cheers: I will for sure make it to the next 777 event though:jester: safe travels:d You just got to Robert ! You have to be there next time ! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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