Laws
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On October 1, Maryland officially outlawed texting while driving
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Watch out, Maryland drivers. Your state has officially outlawed a new behavior as of October 1 — you no longer can legally send or even read text messages while driving, the state ruled, and cops began enforcing the new law a week ago.
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Virginia considers law against luring kids into cars
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Giving your neighbors' child a ride home after soccer practice, or helping a kid stranded in a thunderstorm, might soon land you in jail: Virginia lawmakers are debating making it a crime to lure a child into a car — even if the child doesn't get in the car.
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Cell phone driving bans might be premature, report says
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States without laws banning cell phones while driving: don’t bother making any. Using a cell phone while driving does not necessarily make you a hazard on the road.
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Medical marijuana in D.C. moving forward, feds reconsider control
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The applications are in, and only the best and brightest marijuana growers and vendors will make the cut. We're pulling for "Luscious Leaves."
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ACLU sues D.C. cops over photographer's detainment
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Last summer, photography student Jerome Vorus, 20, was detained by several police officers after photographing them during a traffic stop in Georgetown. Now he's suing them.
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Virginia motorcycle laws amended: A red light change in store
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To motorcyclists, stop lights may be viewed as merely suggestions come July 1.
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