Well, unless you’ve been living in a cave somewhere I’m sure you’ve heard about Virginia’s new so-called civil remedial fees. The new fees, which took effect on July 1, were

“designed to provide additional funds to address various transportation needs in the Commonwealth.”

That’s a quote directly from the legislation itself (see http://www.courts.state.va.us/publications/hb_3202.pdf).

Now as a lifelong Virginia resident I do admit that we could use more money for road maintenance
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Several people have asked me to post a listing of the new fines, so here it is. Keep in mind these fines are in ADDITION to the normal fine and court costs.

•MANSLAUGHTER - VEHICLE (C)5 $1,000 Felony
•INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER - VEHICLE (C)5 $1,000 Felony
•INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER/ALCOHOL (C)5 $1,000 Felony

continue reading "Complete Listing of Virginia’s New Fees"

Do you have children under the age of 8?

If so, you will want to be sure to put them in booster seats whenever you take them with you in your car. As of July 1, it is now a Virginia state law to have your child properly restrained in a booster seat until they are 8 years old.

The new Va law (Code of Virginia Article 13 - Section 46.2) requires that child safety seats must be properly
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A new Virginia state law went into effect July 1 that bans teenagers under 18 from using their cellphones while driving a vehicle in the state of Virginia. The new law prohibits VA drivers under the age of 18 from talking, sending text messages or snapping photos with a cellphone while driving on Virginia roads.

If you’re under 18,
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