Highway work zones; increases penalty for speeding violation. (HB1117)

Introduced By

Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patrons Del. Robin Abbott (D-Newport News), and Del. David Englin (D-Alexandria)

Progress

Introduced
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Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Speeding in highway work zones; penalty.  Increases from $500 to $1,000 the penalty for speeding in a highway work zone. Further provides that any violation resulting in the injury of a construction worker is punishable by imprisonment of up to one year and any violation resulting in the death of a construction worker is punishable by imprisonment of up to 15 years.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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