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.
As of July 1, 2013, police in Virginia can stop a driver who appears to be texting while driving, and fines for the offense have been raised. - As of July 1, 2013, police in Virginia can stop a driver who appears to be texting while driving, and fines for the offense have been raised.