Texting while driving and any use of a cell phone, unless hands free, is restricted aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. However, as of July 1, 2013, a new Virginia law will make texting while driving a primary offense, allowing police officers to ticket drivers without any other traffic violation. - Texting while driving and any use of a cell phone, unless hands free, is restricted aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. However, as of July 1, 2013, a new Virginia law will make texting while driving a primary offense, allowing police officers to ticket drivers without any other traffic violation.