Stronger ban on texting while driving proposed

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It’s not easy to be caught texting behind the wheel in Virginia.

Under the six-month-old ban, a police officer can’t pull over an otherwise law-abiding motorist even if he’s mashing the keys in plain sight. Even if an officer finds another cause to make a stop, the fine for a violation costs $20 for a first offense and $50 for the next.

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