Differences Between RADAR & Laser Technology in Virginia Reckless Driving & Speeding Cases

Attorney Anthony Montagna, III:

• A Reckless Driving Lawyer Who is a Reckless Driving Defense Specialist
• Winning Reckless Driving Cases in VA Since 1993
• Military, First Responder, Union, Teacher, Student and Senior Discounts
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• Many Clients Charged with Driving Over 105 Mph and Some with Speeds Over 130 Mph
• Unmatched Legal Representation as a Chesapeake Reckless Driving Lawyer
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• Over 5,000 Reckless Driving Cases Handled
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Montagna’s Reckless Driving Defense Team:

• Offices in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Newport News, VA
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Some of Our Results

Although every case is different, no two cases are the same, and a result in one case does not guarantee the same result in every case or predict the result of a different case, Anthony has obtained great results in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and throughout VA.

Some of Anthony’s case results are the following:

1. Reckless driving, 131 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $150.00 fine
2. Reckless driving, 146 in a 55 mph zone, small fine and ONLY 5 days to serve on weekends
3. DUI and Reckless Driving with a B. A. C. of .09 from a blood serum draw at the hospital after a very serious automobile accident with significant personal injuries and property damage: Guilty of only Reckless Driving with NO ACTIVE INCARCERATION
4. Reckless driving, 141 in a 55 mph zone, small fine and ONLY 5 days to serve on weekends
5. Client charged with DUI (Drugs): GUILTY OF RECKLESS DRIVING
6. Client charged with DUI: GUILTY OF RECKLESS DRIVING
7. Client charged with DUI and Refusal: Client plead to Reckless Driving and refusal charge taken under advisement for one year and to be dismissed if in compliance (REFUSAL CHARGE DISMISSED)
8. Reckless driving, 131 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $150.00 fine
9. Reckless driving, 118 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
10. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $250.00 fine
11. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
12. Reckless driving, Racing: Reduced to Improper Driving, a Traffic Infraction
13. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $500.00 fine
14. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
15. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
16. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 65 mph zone: DISMISSED
17. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
18. Reckless driving, 106 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
19. Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
20. Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
21. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
22. Reckless driving where police officer testified that client’s vehicle crossed lanes of traffic and had vehicle almost cut in half: DISMISSED
23. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
24. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
25. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $300.00 fine
26. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 30 mph zone: GUILTY OF RECKLESS DRIVING, BUT NO ACTIVE JAIL TIME
27. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
28. Reckless driving, 101 mph in a 55 mph zone in Norfolk: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $100.00 fine
29. Reckless driving where client’s vehicle ran off road, flipped over a number of times, hit trees, ultimately hit a house off the road, and where the police office believed client drove his vehicle over 90 mph: DISMISSED
30. Reckless driving, client driving a motorcycle at a high rate of speed on the interstate with sudden lane change and driving between vehicles: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
31. Reckless driving, 98 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
32. Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
33. Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
34. Reckless driving, 96 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
35. Reckless driving, 96 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
36. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
37. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
38. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
39. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
40. Reckless driving, 94 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
41. Reckless driving, 94 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
42. Reckless driving, 93 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 FINE
43. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
44. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
45. Reckless driving, 92 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
46. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
47. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
48. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
49. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
50. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
51. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
52. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
53. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
54. Reckless driving 86 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
55. Reckless driving, 86 mph in a 55 mph zone, REDUCED TO SPEEDING
56. Reckless driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
57. Reckless driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
58. Reckless driving 82 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
59. Reckless driving 82 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
60. Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
61. Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
62. Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
63. Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
64. Reckless driving 80 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
65. Reckless driving, 79 mph in a 55 mph zone, REDUCED TO SPEEDING
66. Reckless driving, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone, REDUCED TO SPEEDING
67. Reckless driving, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone, DISMISSED
68. Reckless driving 76 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
69. Reckless driving, 73 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
70. Reckless driving, 72 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
71. Reckless driving, 74 mph in a 35 mph zone: DISMISSED
72. Reckless driving, 74 mph in a 35 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT,
73. Reckless driving, 62 mph in a 35 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
74. Reckless driving, 50 mph in a 25 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
75. Reckless driving, client driving above 80 mph, tailgating, and switching lanes abruptly: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
76. Reckless driving, client driving above 90 mph on a motorcycle, driving between lanes with vehicles, and driving in a dangerous manner: DISMISSED

What Some Clients Say About Anthony Montagna, III

• “Today was an outstanding day! I have just encountered an experience that I never knew was possible. Mr. Montagna represented me and I was blown aways by his skill, expertise and overall 30 odd years experience that was on full display in an amazing way. His professionalism, and courteous demeanor is exceptional. Today my day began in a question mark, not knowing what to expect and ended in EXCLAMATION MARKS. MR. MONTAGNA DID THAT WELL. Super Supreme attorney with the skills to match. Thank you Tony, you didn’t disappoint and I don’t think you ever will!!! Mr. Montagna yielded the best possible result by getting a reckless driving ticket reduced to defective equipment. Well done sir!!! Kudos!”

• “Tony was awesome to work with and is really caring about what he does and getting things right! So refreshing to work with such a passionate professional who cares about what he does. Thank you Tony!”

• “I am not a current client of Mr. Montagna, however I can say that he is not only a great lawyer, but a great person. He spent a lot of time with me discussing my reckless driving case and was patient in answering my questions, giving his opinion and advice and even giving me additional tips to help with my case. He definitely went above and beyond and I would recommend him to anyone looking for representation.”

• “Mr. Montagna represented me in a traffic violation case. He made me very comfortable in his ability to make sure the truth was heard and have an outcome that represented what actually happened in the accident. Mr. Montagna’s confidence is clearly known from day one. He goes into court with a positive attitude which keeps his clients at ease. I highly recommend Mr. Anthony Montagna if you need representation when dealing with a traffic ticket.”

• “If I could give 6 stars I would! Mr. Montagna was the attorney we needed for the traffic violation! Our case was dismissed in under a minute and I thank God and Mr. Montagna for representing us.”

• “Matlock 2.0. I went to his office with 2 Class 1 Misdemeanors and 1 traffic infraction. Today’s Court date ended with a handshake and 3 dismissed charges.”

• “Honestly , Mr. Montagna treats like you are his family the way he cares, he takes care of his people , I was doing triple digit speed on a 60 and lord I thought it was over for me in that courtroom , he’s a genius because I literally got away with no time .. he’s that man!”

• “Thanks to Mr. Anthony Montagna and his team for getting my case dismissed today. I really appreciate it”

• “I had a reckless driving case today doing 95 in a 60 and added with unsafe lane change. He helped me walk out with a $100 fine before court costs. I highly recommend Mr. Montagna to be your lawyer and I highly recommend you do the stuff he requests you do to. It’ll help you out a lot. I would hire him again in a heart beat. Thank you Mr. Anthony Montagna for helping me with my reckless driving case.”

• “Anthony Montagna is absolutely one of the best if not THE BEST lawyer for reckless driving, I chose him because he had great reviews and when we sat down and talked he showed me all that I needed to get done and showed that he cared. He is very concise and aggressive and represents you in the best way possible. I had a reckless driving ticket from going 92/65 and he got it dropped to a defective equipment violation. He represented me in the very best way possible and was very quick and informative about the whole process. I wish I could give more stars, if you have a reckless driving charge, this is the guy.”

• “Mr. Montagna represented me today and achieved the best possible outcome….dismissal of charges! My case was Reckless Driving (91 in a 65) along I-64. As a military service member and VA non-resident, I was unaware of the seriousness of a RD charge (class I misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 yr in jail and $2500 fine). Following charges I consulted with 4 different lawyers and decided to go with Anthony because of his approach during our consult. He emphasized the seriousness of the charge, made no guarantees regarding an outcome, and described to me in detail what our defense strategy should be on the day in court. He outlined a series of tasks I should complete prior to the court appearance that would give me the best possible chance at a favorable outcome. I quickly related with his candor and demeanor, and felt early in our consult the comfort in a lawyer that I was looking for. I followed his recommendations to the detail and went well above the community service hours he initially recommended (when it comes to community service, clearly more is better)! Mr. Montagna and his staff were extremely responsive whenever I had questions! I think I appreciated that part the most because this entire situation proved rather stressful considering I had absolutely no experience with the judicial system before this experience. His performance in court was just as impressive! He presented my defense with calm and poise. He guided me through a line of questioning before the Judge that displayed that I both took the charges seriously and worked hard to atone. The experience overall was rather humbling, and I appreciate greatly Anthony’s representation throughout!! If you find yourself in a bind, you’d do well to give Mr. Montagna a call!”

• “Anthony Montagna was a huge help, He took his time and spoke personally with me on my case and he got me the best results on my case. I highly recommend!!”

• “5 stars across the board. Not only communicated with me well on how to help my cases,but also did some seemingly impossible work. I got a few tickets back to back, some of which were reckless driving, and he got one of them taken down to ‘failure to obey highway sign’. He argues your cases as if they were his own,and that’s very rare to find.”

As VA Reckless Driving Defense Specialists, We Know the Difference Between Radar and Lidar

Microwave Radar Technology

What is RADAR? It is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging Technologies. When a police officer operates RADAR, he is using a device that emits a continuous wave that is unmodulated , and it registers reflections or “echoes” from vehicles that are moving. When a vehicle travels, reflections occur that are frequency shifted. Faster cars have greater frequency shifts.

Moving RADAR is more involved than stationary RADAR. Generally, the frequency reflection of the target is shifted by the relative speed of the target vehicle and the moving RADAR. To determine the target vehicle’s relative speed, you add the target vehicle’s and police officer’s vehicle’s speeds that are being operated in opposite directions on the roadway or when the target vehicle and patrol car are being operated in the same direction, you determine the difference between the speed of the target vehicle and speed of the police car.

Problems with Radar

1. Moving Radar in Police Car Suddenly Changes Speed
2. Radio Frequency Interference
3. Field disturbance Sensors
4. Mechanical Interference
5. Natural Interference
6. Unintentional Forms of Radiation
7. Operator Error
8. Multiple Vehicles in the RADAR Beam

Laser Technology

LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emissions of Radiation. LADAR’s, Laser Detection and Ranging, and LIDAR’s, Light Detection and Ranging, are different types of laser technology. To measure the target range, the laser device transmits pulsed laser light. Additionally, the laser device must be stationary. A minimum of two pulses from the laser device must occur with at least two range measurements to determine speed. The change in target range equals the speed of the target vehicle.

Problems with Laser

1. Accuracy
2. Shooting the Laser through Glass
3. Target Acceleration or Deceleration
4. Conditions in the Atmosphere
5. Variations in Range
6. Operational Error

How to Challenge Radar and Laser Results

1. Hire an experienced lawyer familiar with LASER and RADAR technology
2. Hire an expert witness
3. Vigorously cross examine the police officer