SB1154: Traffic infractions; not encompassed by reckless or improper driving.

SENATE BILL NO. 1154

Offered January 9, 2019
Prefiled January 2, 2019
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 46.2-816.1 and 46.2-816.2, relating to traffic infractions not encompassed by reckless or improver driving.
Patron-- Black

Referred to Committee on Transportation

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding sections numbered 46.2-816.1 and 46.2-816.2 as follows:

§ 46.2-816.1. Failure to give full time and attention.

No person shall drive a motor vehicle on the highways of the Commonwealth without giving full time and attention necessary for the safe operation of the vehicle.

§ 46.2-816.2. Failure to avoid a collision.

The driver of a motor vehicle shall exercise due care and decrease the speed of such vehicle as necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle, or other conveyance on or entering the highway.