Driving while texting; primary offense, increased penalties. (SB1160)
Introduced By
Sen. George Barker (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patron Del. Luke Torian (D-Woodbridge)
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Driving while texting; primary offense; increased penalties. Provides that driving while texting is a traffic infraction punishable, for a first offense, by a fine of $250 and, for a second or subsequent offense, by a fine of $500. The current penalties are $20 for a first offense and $50 for a second or subsequent offense. The bill also changes the offense from a secondary offense (one that can only be charged when the offender is stopped for another, separate offense) to a primary offense. The bill also provides that a violation of this provision does not preclude prosecution under any other applicable provision of the criminal law or of the law governing the operation of motor vehicles. Amends § 46.2-1078.1, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Status
06/19/2013: Merged into SB1222
History
- 01/09/2013 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13103482D
- 01/09/2013 Referred to Committee on Transportation
- 01/23/2013 Rereferred from Transportation (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
- 01/23/2013 Rereferred to Courts of Justice
- 01/29/2013 Impact statement from DPB (SB1160)
- 02/04/2013 Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB1222-Norment) (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
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