The Brief
- Virginia state and local police could soon help enforce traffic laws on the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
- A National Park Service study found high speeds are a major factor in crashes along the corridor.
- The new law allows speed cameras if the federal government grants approval and takes effect July 1.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – Virginia state and local police could soon help enforce traffic laws on the George Washington Memorial Parkway under a new law signed earlier this year by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
What we know:
The measure allows localities to seek authorization for speed cameras on the federally controlled roadway. FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick reports the southern stretch from Old Town Alexandria to Mount Vernon has long been considered challenging, with tight sight lines and growing traffic volumes.…