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Just after Thanksgiving I received a reckless driving ticket for 87/65
in Albemarle County, VA at 3am while helping drive my family home to
Williamsburg,VA from St.Louis, MO. Here is my story. Please help!!!

It was 3am and I had to use the bathroom and passed 3 REST AREAS!! all
of which were under construction with only port-a-pots available for
use. I am a 22 y/o girl and did not see the enviroment fit to pull over
with a mini van full of my sleeping family nor did the idea of public
port-a-pots seem sanitary.I was desperate and was about to get off on
the next exit when lights appeared in my rear-view. I checked my speed
and the spedometer read 83mph. I knew I was in trouble, but not that I
was to receive a reckless charge. I have received 2 tickets within the
last year for speeding.

The officer got me on radar going 87 and noted that i was coming down a
hill. Here is my defense, and my question is, will it be enough to
appear in court without a lawyer?? or do i need a one??

-I plan on registering to take a driver's improvement course to knock
down a few points.

-I am not used to driving a mini-van full of people/luggage, plus after
the charge we found that the spedometer reads about 4-6 miles slow
(which means I def. saw 81-83 while he got me at 87).

-All of the rest areas within 70 miles were closed due to construction
by the state of VA and I was JUST about to pull off on the next exit. I
will call highway dept. and ask for a letter of confirmation.

-3am, no traffic whatsoever.

Do I need to invest in a lawyer?? or can I work my magic alone? I have
no money!!! Any suggestions???