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05/08/2026

SPEED SAFETY CAMERAS ON INTERSTATE 81 IN ROANOKE AND BOTETOURT COUNTIES

30-DAY WARNING PERIOD BEGINNING MONDAY, May 11, 2026

BOTETOURT AND ROANOKE COUNTIES, Va. – Virginia State Police is installing speed safety cameras on Interstate 81 northbound and southbound in the work zone in the counties of Roanoke and Botetourt, between the 143 and 150-mile markers. The cameras are authorized under Virginia law (Virginia Code § 46.2-882.1) and will be active on May 11, 2026.

Monday will start the enforcement in this work zone and will begin with a 30-day “warning” period. Therefore, violators will receive a warning to educate them about the program and enlist their support with improving work zone safety instead of a citation. Each offense is validated by the Virginia State Police before a citation or warning is issued.

Once this warning period ends, if a vehicle is captured over the posted speed limit in the work zone, the registered owner of the vehicle may be issued a civil citation by mail. The associated fine is $100 but there is no impact on a person’s driving record or vehicle insurance. All fees collected by law revert to the State Literary Fund, which benefits public school construction, technology funding and teacher retirement.

Drivers can challenge a citation they believe was given in error. Information on how to contest the citation, as well as other facts about the program, can be found at Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program – Virginia State Police.

This program is focused on reducing crashes and injuries in Virginia’s major highway work zones through increased awareness and voluntary compliance with the speed limit.

01/01/2026

We’re thankful for the opportunity to serve our community and clients throughout the past year.
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Tarris Law!
We are grateful for the trust our clients and community place in us throughout the year. Wishing you and your loved ones peace, joy, and a safe holiday season. 🎁✨

12/23/2025

Festivus Grievance:

The court’s ruling suggests that using the internet now means agreeing to be searched.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Tarris Law! 🍁🦃

Today we’re giving thanks for the many blessings in our lives—
• Friends and family who support us every step of the way
• Clients who trust us to guide them through life’s important moments
• Our community that allows us to do meaningful work each day

May your holiday be filled with warmth, gratitude, and time spent with the people who matter most.
From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Come see us for some sweet treats!

Happy Halloween from Main Street Lexington!

Our downtown business are so excited for Trick-or-Treating today from 3:30-5. The crowd-favorite Skeleton Dance will take place on Main Street at 4:00, followed by performances by and !

Streets will close at 3:00, and parking on Main, Nelson and Washington Streets is closed starting at 2:30.

See you all soon!

10/25/2025

Firing squad or a drug cocktail that causes suffocation? Is either cruel and unusual?

The Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon turned down a request from an Alabama inmate to block his ex*****on, which is scheduled for today. In an unsigned order, the justices denied […]

10/23/2025

If anyone knows this guy tell him to call me, typically I think of bandits as thieves not one who leaves snacks!

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Franklin County wildlife officers arrested a 29-year-old man late Monday night after a string of odd incidents at several hunting properties along County Road 12.

According to officials, the man — now nicknamed “The Tree Stand Bandit” by locals — had been sneaking onto private land for weeks, but not to hunt deer. Instead, officers say he was quietly climbing into unattended tree stands and leaving behind his own snacks, gear, and strange handwritten notes.

“It was the weirdest thing I’ve ever seen,” said one landowner. “He left beef jerky, a bottle of apple scent, and a note that just said, ‘Thanks for the view.’”

After several hunters reported spotting him at dusk, officers set up a trail camera sting. They eventually found him perched 18 feet up in a tree stand in full camo and sipping hot chocolate from a thermos, claiming he was “just scouting for vibes.”

Wardens say the man didn’t have a weapon on him, only a cheap pair of binoculars, a folding chair cushion, and a f***y pack with trail mix.

10/21/2025

Freeing the innocent, please Curb Your Enthusiasm

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Mind blown.

10/20/2025

The administration is arguing that if you use ma*****na in your home you cannot have fi****ms in your home, essentially you give up your 2A rights if you use ma*****na. This will allow for a drug testing requirement at the point of sale. I had a similar case heard in the court of appeals regarding simple possession without use. Call our office for a consult on your rights!

The Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke ma*****na can legally own guns, the latest firearm case to come before the court since its 2022 decision expanding gun rights.

10/20/2025

It is vital to include clear instructions and intent along with your legal documents. Contact out office to learn more.

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