Like many other states, Virginia has banned texting and driving. As of 2021, it became illegal to hold your mobile device in your hand. This applies to any wireless communication devices. It’s also important to note that the law specifically prohibits holding the...
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What are the consequences of a texting while driving ticket?
Unless someone is in control of a semi-truck subject to federal regulations, texting while driving laws all exist on a state level. Many people don't understand individual states' texting while driving laws even if they usually only travel in the state where they...
What is the “hands-free” law?
There are many traffic violations that someone could commit. Among them is violating the “hands-free” law that is in place. Starting in January 2021, a new law was employed that now makes it illegal for you to hold a phone or other handheld personal device while...
How does a traffic violation affect my insurance?
Earning a ticket for speeding or another form of reckless driving may not seem like anything more than a fine, but additional consequences do not come from a courtroom. In Virginia, a speeding ticket comes with fines of $200 plus a flat amount for every mile over the...
If I’m guilty, should I pay my traffic ticket and get it over with?
Traffic tickets are expensive, but fighting a ticket in court might seem like more trouble than it is worth. For most people, putting a check in the mail or paying the fee online is much easier and lets them forget it ever happened. Except that it isn't that simple....
Ways to fight a traffic ticket
Even the safest drivers have the potential to make a mistake. And if they do, there's always a chance that a police officer will catch them. This could result in a traffic ticket and the many consequences associated with it. Some people never think twice about...
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