Virginia

HIGHWAY SAFETY LAWS NEEDED IN VIRGINIA:
Primary Enforcement Seat Belt Law
GDL - Minimum Age 16 for Learner's Permit
GDL - Nighttime Restriction Provision
GDL - Passenger Restriction Provision
GDL - Cell Phone Restriction Provision
Mandatory BAC Test Law - Drivers Killed
Mandatory BAC Test Law - Drivers Who Survive
Open Container Law
Ignition Interlock Law
All-Driver Text Messaging Restriction

CURRENT HIGHWAY SAFETY LAWS:
All-Rider Motorcycle Helmet Law
Booster Seat Law
GDL - 6-Month Holding Period Provision
GDL - 30-50 Hours Supervised Driving Provision
GDL - Age 18 for Unrestricted License
Child Endangerment Law

*States are credited with having laws only if their laws meet Advocates’ optimal criteria

MOTOR VEHICLE FATALITIES IN VIRGINIA IN THE YEAR 2010: 740

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To find more information on the highway and auto safety laws in Virginia go to http://legis.state.va.us/.