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Virginia |
2/22/08-A bill has died that sought to reduce from 20 mph to 10 mph the amount by which drivers of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating exceeding 26,000 pounds must exceed the speed limit to be guilty of reckless driving.
Sponsored by Rep. Mark Cole, R-Fredericksburg, HB108 remained in the House Transportation Committee at the deadline to advance to the House floor, effectively killing it for the year.
1/31/08-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would reduce from 20 mph to 10 mph the amount by which drivers of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating exceeding 26,000 pounds must exceed the speed limit to be guilty of reckless driving.
HB108 is sponsored by Rep. Mark Cole, R-Fredericksburg.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.
1/4/08-Rep. Mark Cole, R-Fredericksburg, has filed a bill for consideration during the upcoming regular session that would reduce from 20 mph to 10 mph the amount by which drivers of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating exceeding 26,000 pounds must exceed the speed limit to be guilty of reckless driving.
HB108 is awaiting assignment to committee.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.






