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Virginia Strengthens Road Safety: New Seat Belt Law Enacted in Honor of Local Hero

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Williamsburg, Virginia, has implemented new legislation mandating that all vehicle occupants, including passengers in the back seat, must wear seat belts. This law aims to enhance safety on the roads, particularly as the state grapples with a troubling statistic: federal data ranks Virginia last in the nation for seat belt compliance. The new regulation is named after Christopher King, a local teenager who tragically lost his life in a car accident on July 4, 2020, shortly after graduating high school. Following his demise, his family and friends campaigned for this legislative change in his honor, … Read more

Virginia Unveils Series of Tough New Traffic Laws: Stricter Seat Belt Rules and Higher Towing Fees Take Effect

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Virginia’s updated traffic laws took effect on Monday, bringing significant changes that are expected to affect drivers throughout the state, particularly in the Hampton Roads region. One of the most notable updates is a modification to photo speed enforcement in school zones. Under new legislation, drivers caught speeding by cameras in these areas will no longer face penalties unless the ticket clearly indicates that the school zone was active at the time, which must be evidenced by flashing lights, signs, or other indicators. Additionally, failing to stop for pedestrians and other vulnerable road users has … Read more

Tucson Police to Launch Major Seat Belt and Child Safety Seat Enforcement Initiative Next Month

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Tucson, Arizona – In an upcoming initiative next month, Tucson Police Department and several local law enforcement agencies are set to actively enforce state regulations on seat belt and child safety seat usage. The move comes as part of a statewide push to enhance road safety and reduce the number of injuries and fatalities that result from traffic accidents. Arizona’s laws mandate that all vehicle occupants must wear a seat belt. Specifically, children under the age of eight or shorter than 4 feet 9 inches are required to be secured in a child safety seat. … Read more

Virginia Expands Seat Belt Law to Include Backseat Passengers, Aiming to Boost Safety and Compliance

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Virginia Beach, Va. — A significant change is on the horizon for drivers in Virginia, as new seat belt regulations set to take effect on July 1 aim to improve safety and compliance across the state. This legislative update comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration identified Virginia as having the lowest seat belt usage rate in the country, with only 73% of people strapped in, starkly contrasting the national average of 92%. The amendment to the state’s seat belt laws is partly propelled by advocacy from the family and friends of Christopher King, … Read more