Cell Phone & Driving Issues/Laws

virginia VA Cell Phone Laws: Legislation for laws requiring hands free cell phone usage are going in effect all over the USA! Ironically, it has been proven headsets often increase radiation exposure when not  shielded or used properly.

State	Sponsor and Party Affiliation	Status	Date Added
			Date Modified
  virginia	Bill Number: SB 87		Active
Prohibits the use of hand-held mobile telephones while driving a motor vehicle. Exceptions for emergency personnel and emergency situations.	Sen. Henry Marsh (D)	Introduced January 9, 2002. To Senate Transportation Committee January 9, 2002. Hearing scheduled January 17, 2002. Continued to 2003.	Thu, January, 10, 2002
			Mon, February, 04, 2002
  virginia	Bill Number: HB 796		Active
Prohibits the use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons less than 18 years old while operating motor vehicles.	Del. Tom Bolvin (R)	Introduced January 9, 2002. To House Transportation Committee, January 9, 2002. Hearing in House Transportation Committee February 7, 2002. Tabled February 9, 2002.	Mon, January, 14, 2002
			Wed, February, 13, 2002
  virginia	Bill Number: HB 808		Active
Prohibits the driver of a motor vehicle from using a hand-held wireless communication devices while the vehicle is in motion unless the driver is using a hands-6.00 device. Violators subject to $25 penalty. Requires law enforcement agencies to maintain a record of hand-held wireless communication device related accidents.	Del. James Almand (D)	Introduced January 9, 2002. To House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee January 9, 2002. Hearing in House Militia and Police Committee February 7, 2002.	Mon, January, 14, 2002
			Thu, February, 07, 2002