by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jun 5, 2020 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
You should expect to see these major changes in Virginia Traffic Law and Criminal Law coming soon. Starting July 1, 2020 these Virginia laws change: Reckless Driving Threshold Increased to Driving Above 85 mph – It will still be reckless driving by speed for...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jun 4, 2020 | Traffic Law
Starting January 1, 2021, it will be a traffic infraction to hold a cell phone while driving. Starting January 1, 2021, it will be unlawful for any person that is driving to hold a cell phone. There are exceptions to drivers who are parked or stopped, reporting an...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Nov 18, 2013 | Traffic Law
No, texting while driving is not reckless driving per se. I have written previously about the change in Virginia’s texting while driving law, which was made a primary offense this year. In June of 2013, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli wrote an opinion,...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jul 13, 2013 | Traffic Law
(UPDATE: This law is set to change on January 1, 2021. Merely holding a cell phone while driving will be unlawful. Read about that change here.) It used to be that texting while driving was a secondary offense, which meant that law enforcement could only cite you for...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Mar 15, 2013 | Traffic Law
(UPDATE: This law is set to change on January 1, 2021. Merely holding a cell phone while driving will be unlawful. Read about that change here.) A better question is, should I text while driving in Virginia? Texting while driving in Virginia is a secondary offense...
