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Gov. Signs Law Against Texting While Driving

Crimes, distracted driving, texting while drivingBy PNA Law April 13, 2013 Leave a comment

A new law in Virginia now makes it a primary offense for drivers to text while driving. The new law, that the Governor signed last month, raises the fines from $20 to $125 for the first offense and a $250 fine for a second offense. It also makes the action a primary offense instead of…

New Legislation Could Increase Penalties, Severity of Texting While Driving

distracted driving, reckless driving, texting while drivingBy PNA Law February 16, 2013 Leave a comment

The House and Senate both voted last week to make driving while texting a primary offense with increased fines. The House bill, HB 1907 passed 94-4 Tuesday while the Senate Bill 1222 passed the Senate 24-15 also on Tuesday. Currently, drivers may not be pulled over only for texting while driving. They could be penalized…