Gov. Youngkin signs first veto, aimed at policing oversight bill
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin signs first veto, aimed at policing oversight billVirginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued his first veto, blocking a measure that would have allowed Arlington Countyโs governing board to hire an independent policing auditor.
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Driving with no lights on? Possible new Virginia law bans police from pulling you over
Read full article: Driving with no lights on? Possible new Virginia law bans police from pulling you overStory has been updated after talking with Delegate Patrick HopeLaw enforcement officers may soon be making fewer traffic stops in Virginia. The Virginia General Assembly passed a bill earlier this month that limits the reasons why authorities can pull over a driver. House Bill 5058 is titled โMarijuana and certain traffic offenses; issuing citations, etc," and alters the current law in a variety of ways. The bill stops law enforcement officers from lawfully stopping or searching anyone based upon the odor of marijuana. Hope said that he has talked with different attorneys who tell him that someone driving without headlights can still be pulled over for reckless driving or suspicion of driving impaired.
