Bill Could Make Texting While Driving a More Serious Offense in Virginia
Del. Ken Plum among those who support bill, which would elevate penalty for texting while driving to include possible jail time and up to $2,500 fine.
A bill introduced in the Virginia General Assembly would make texting while driving a more serious offense — and the penalties upon conviction would be up to one year in jail and up to a $2,500 fine. It's not the first time such a measure has been proposed. But advocates say a recent court ruling that differentiates texting while driving from reckless driving should give them the support they need to get the bill through the General Assembly this year. "There's usually about 10 texting bills a year, and they usually all get killed," said state Del. Scott Surovell. "This year, something's going to change." State Del. Ken Plum (D-36th), whose district includes parts of Vienna and Oakton, has signed on to support the House bill, which would …
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Laura B.
6:00 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Texting while driving needs to be "primary," meaning that the driver can be pulled over for that reason alone. I believe that is the case in Maryland, and I'd be interested to know how that is working out. more ›