Virginia § 46.2-919.1 - Use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons driving school buses
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-919.1 — Use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons driving school buses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-919.1. Use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons driving school buses
No person shall use any wireless telecommunications device, whether handheld or otherwise, while driving a school bus, except in case of an emergency, or when the vehicle is lawfully parked and for the purposes of dispatching. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use of (i) two-way radio devices or (ii) wireless telecommunications devices that are used hands free to allow live communication between the driver and school or public safety officials.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-919.1
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Section 46.2-919.1 ("Use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons driving school buses") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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