Legislation for handheld ban in Virginia — similar bills clear both House and Senate (been here before…)
Virginia moves closer to total ban on use of handheld mobile devices while driving
— The Washington Post, February 5, 2020
Tag: Virginia
Take it all the way this year in Virginia — expand ‘the law to include a statewide handheld ban’ to change behavior and save lives: Op/Ed
COMMENTARY: Time to protect Virginians from drivers on cell phones
— The Free Lance-Star, January 29, 2020
After debacle at state-level to pass handheld ban in Virginia, Richmond City Council passes ordinance
Richmond to Fine Distracted Drivers
— Richmond Magazine, December 11, 2019
Odd saga of 2019 legislative push for Virginia handheld ban comes to an end — House Speaker Cox blocked vote on amendment
Last-Ditch Effort To Pass Hands Free Driving Bill Killed By Virginia House Speaker
— The Community Idea Stations, April 3, 2019
Virginia House and Senate pass identical bills for handheld ban, last hurdle is Gov. Northam’s signature
General Assembly bans holding cellphones while driving
— Associated Press, February 5, 2019
Follow-up four-years later shows drivers’ mobile device-specific distraction is changing — manipulation: Survey
Risky phone use while driving is soaring, and it’s killing Americans, IIHS study finds
— USA Today, January 24, 2019
Bills to improve distracted driving law — Virginia’s House and Senate have bipartisan support for handheld ban
After falling short last year, Virginia lawmakers renew push to ban holding a phone while driving
— Richmond Times-Dispatch, January 16, 2019
Virginia’s weak, outdated, texting while driving law makes rural trooper ‘jealous of Maryland’
Texts, Wrecks, Statistics
— The Loudoun Tribune, October 11, 2017