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2011 SESSION

11101427D
HOUSE BILL NO. 1993
Offered January 12, 2011
Prefiled January 11, 2011
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-867.1, relating to recklessly running a red light or stop or yield sign.
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Patrons-- Janis, Massie and O'Bannon
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 46.2-867.1 as follows:

§ 46.2-867.1. Recklessly running a red light or stop or yield sign.

Any person who, as a result of operating a motor vehicle in violation of § 46.2-821 or 46.2-833, unintentionally causes the serious bodily injury or death of another is guilty of reckless driving. No person shall be subject to prosecution under this section for a violation of § 15.2-968.1.