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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…
Gov. Bob McDonnell proposed an amendment to a bill changing Virginia’s texting while driving law this week by proposing lower fines for the new bill. McDonnell promised to not change the aim of the legislation, which makes using any mobile phone a primary offense in Virginia. This means an officer can pull over and cite a…
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…